AFCON 2025: 4 Goals, 1 Mission. Chelle Urges Super Eagles to Stay Aggressive Ahead of Quarter-Finals.

In a masterclass of clinical finishing and tactical urgency, Nigeria swept aside Mozambique 4-0 in Fès to advance to the AFCON quarter-finals. The night was especially historic for Victor Osimhen, who celebrated his 50th senior cap with a brilliant brace. Ademola Lookman and Akor Adams each added a goal to the tally, capping off a performance described by Head Coach Éric Chelle as a “clear statement of intent.” Chelle expressed his satisfaction with the four-goal margin, noting that the victory sends a strong signal to the rest of the tournament’s contenders.

While celebrating the emphatic win, Coach Éric Chelle was quick to temper expectations, warning his squad against the dangers of overconfidence. “I am incredibly proud of the effort the players put in today, but we must remember that this is just one victory in a long journey,” he cautioned. Chelle emphasized that the 4-0 result is merely a “first step” toward their ultimate goal. The coach also confirmed that the team is already shifting focus to their travel plans for Marrakech, where they will begin intensive preparations for the quarter-final clash.

Looking toward the knockout rounds, Coach Éric Chelle confirmed that the Super Eagles will relocate to Marrakech on Wednesday to begin preparations for their high-stakes quarter-final against either Algeria or DR Congo. Chelle was adamant that the team remains grounded, stating, “We did nothing special; we just won one game.” He defined his immediate priority as maintaining the squad’s “intensity and aggressiveness” through rigorous training. Furthermore, the coach shut down any outside speculation regarding squad dynamics, insisting that internal matters will remain private to ensure total focus on the pitch.

Nigeria’s win secured a quarter-final spot, with the Super Eagles set to face the winner of Algeria versus DR Congo in Marrakech on Saturday.