Super Eagles Will Improve Against Tunisia – Chelle

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has promised that the team will improve in their second game against Tunisia on Saturday.

The team produced a professional performance in their first match against Tanzania on Tuesday, but Chelle has called on the players to do better against Tunisia.

He noted that the opening win was encouraging but insisted the team must show greater discipline and control as the tournament progresses.

Chelle said: “At this level, small details decide games. We played well, but we must reduce our mistakes, especially against stronger opponents.

“AFCON is about consistency. We will analyse this game carefully and make the necessary corrections before the next match.

“We have to analyse this win because we did a lot of good things in the first half to create chances to score. We had many opportunities, but in the second half we gave Tanzania the chance to come back into the game. We made two mistakes.”

He added, “Of course we are happy with the three points, but at the AFCON the most important thing is to improve with every game. After our analysis, we have to continue to improve.”

He expressed satisfaction with the opening win, noting that steady improvement remains the most important objective in a long AFCON campaign.

Chelle said: “Tunisia are a big team,” he said. “We have to improve defensively, and we need more movement both when we have the ball and when we don’t. I congratulate my players for the win, but we still have a lot of work to do.”

He stressed the need to improve off-the-ball movement, adding that while the win was deserved, much work still lies ahead for the team.

The Super Eagles will take on Tunisia on Saturday night.

The Carthage Eagles recorded a 3-1 win over Uganda on Tuesday to go top of Group C.