Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle is confident that the three-time champions will achieve success at the African Cup of Nations scheduled to hold later this year.
The 47-year old who was appointed earlier this year by the Nigerian Football Federation, will lead the Super Eagles to the continental event billed to commence on the 21st of December, his first major tournament in charge of the Nigerian National team.
“Yes, it’s going to be difficult to win because there are 24 very good teams and some very good coaches,” Chelle said.
I know I’ve got a team that’s out for revenge, and I’m out for revenge too, so we’re going to have a lot of fun.”
Nigeria finished second in the last edition of the tournament, narrowly losing out to hosts Ivory Coast 2-1 in the final.
The Super Eagles will play their opening game of the tournament against the Taifa Stars of Tanzania on the 23rd of December, before further games against Uganda and Tunisia, who eliminated them in the Round of 16 in the 2021 edition.
“We know what this team is capable of, and our goal is clear—to lift the trophy in Morocco”, the former Mali coach added.
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