Super Eagles gaffer Eric Chelle and skipper Wilfred Ndidi sounded battle-ready at Friday’s Fès presser, warning Tunisia’s “disciplined, unpredictable” crew will test Nigeria’s Group C knockout push – but tactical smarts, grit, and direct fire will seal the deal in tonight’s 9pm Complexe Sportif clash.
Chelle’s gameplan dilemma: Stick to Naija’s identity or tweak for Tunisia’s strengths? “Press hard or give ’em ball – but fight every second ball, stay compact, be ruthless up top. Mentality wins at this level!” Post their gritty 2-1 Tanzania opener, the coach demands intensity to top the group.
Ndidi, channeling 2021’s painful Tunisia loss (when Eagles imploded), fired up the vibe: “Camp spirit’s sky-high after that win – we fixed errors, stayed hungry. New squad, fresh shot to rewrite history!” Leicester’s midfield beast stressed unity, physical edge, and confidence after Tunisia’s 3-1 Uganda romp sets up West Africa vs North Africa fireworks. History? Naija edges AFCON H2H, but tonight’s all execution.
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