The Digest:
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has outlined Nigeria’s approach for Saturday’s AFCON quarter-final against Algeria, emphasizing mental readiness and exploiting weaknesses. Nigeria seeks revenge for their 2019 semi-final loss
Key Points:
- Chelle stressed the need to “score some goals” and target Algeria’s weaknesses.
- He highlighted the importance of mentality and handling pressure in knockout football.
- Nigeria has scored 12 goals and conceded only 4 in four straight wins.
- Algeria remains unbeaten, having conceded just once in the tournament.
- Chelle praised the team’s daily training intensity and focus.
- The match is seen as a revenge opportunity after Algeria’s 2019 semi-final win.
- Victory would set up a semi-final clash with host nation Morocco.
Sources: Complete Sports, Soccernet
