Chelle plots tactical twist for Tunisia showdown

Nigeria coach Eric Chelle says the Super Eagles could switch gears for Saturday’s AFCON 2025 Group C clash with Tunisia in Fes, as both teams chase a second straight win after opening-round victories.

Nigeria edged Tanzania 2-1, while Tunisia beat Uganda 3-1, setting up a likely group-lead decider. Chelle admitted Tunisia’s quality may force a different script: “In my mind I have two options… maybe to let Tunisia have the ball… or we continue with our philosophy,” he said. 

He added that training has focused on sharper tempo — “we tried to add more intensity” — and warned there’s little margin for error: “it’s not going to be easy… Tunisia is a great team.”