Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle believes Nigeria’s aim in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) would be motivated by a personal and communal desire for vengeance.
Nigeria has been placed in Group C, where they will face 2004 winners Tunisia, Uganda, and Tanzania in the group stage.
The Super Eagles, who have won three AFCON titles (1980, 1994, and 2013), are among the tournament’s greatest challengers.
The team is also fueled by the painful memory of their 2-1 loss to Côte d’Ivoire in the 2023 AFCON final – a defeat that still lingers in the minds of both players and fans.
Speaking during a chat with the CAF Media team, Chelle expressed optimism that the squad is determined to go a step further this time
He said: “Yes, it’s going to be difficult to win because there are 24 very good teams and some very good coaches.
“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 are out for revenge. We know what this team is capable of, and our goal is clear—to lift the trophy in Morocco.”
The Super Eagles will kick off their AFCON 2025 campaign against Tanzania’s Taifa Stars in Fez on Tuesday, December 23.
