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Super Eagles Coach Eric Chelle Sets Sights on AFCON 2025 Victory

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has made it clear that Nigeria’s main goal is to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco after their heartbreaking loss in the 2023 final.

Nigeria fell 2-1 to Ivory Coast in the last AFCON final, extending the country’s wait for a fourth continental title. However, Chelle believes the team is determined to bounce back stronger.

Speaking after the AFCON 2025 draw on Monday, where Nigeria was placed in Group C alongside Tunisia, Uganda, and Tanzania, Chelle expressed confidence in his squad’s chances.

“Yes, it’s going to be difficult to win because there are 24 very good teams and some very good coaches,” Chelle told CAF Media. “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. We know what this team is capable of, and our goal is clear—to lift the trophy in Morocco.”

Chelle, who was appointed as Super Eagles head coach on January 7, previously led Mali to the quarter-finals of AFCON 2023, where they were eliminated by eventual champions Ivory Coast in extra time.

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The 2025 AFCON tournament is set to take place from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, across six Moroccan cities.

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