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The head coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, has admitted he made some poor decisions, despite a 2–1 victory over Tanzania on Tuesday.
Nigeria began their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with three points as they chase a fourth continental title.
Semi Ajayi opened the scoring for Chelle’s men before Charles M’Mombwa levelled for Tanzania.
Ademola Lookman then struck the winning goal two minutes later.
Speaking after the game, Chelle said: “I made a lot of choices; some were good, some were not good.
“I told the journalists that I have my vision and I’m the coach.”
Wilfred Ndidi has declared he is ready to take up his new role with the Super Eagles, The Eastern Updates reports.
Ndidi was officially appointed the new Super Eagles captain last week.
Former captain William Troost-Ekong announced his retirement from international football on December 4.
Ndidi will lead the Super Eagles when they face the Taifa Stars of Tanzania in their opening fixture at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday.
The Besiktas midfielder insisted that taking up the captaincy will not put him under pressure.
“I’ve been here learning from the former captain Troost-Ekong, so there’s no pressure at all,” he told reporters in Fès, Morocco on Monday.
The head coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, has named his final squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Chelle has trimmed his initial 50-man squad to 28 players.
The most obvious absentee is captain William Troost-Ekong, who announced his retirement from international football last week.
However, vice-captains Wilfred Ndidi and Victor Osimhen make the cut.
