By our reporter 29.12.2025
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle said ahead of Tuesday’s Africa Cup of Nations group C tie against Uganda, his players have some injury concerns but they are willing to play.
Chelle stated that though they are minor injuries, he will access the players after Monday’s training and make a final choice for the team that will face the Cranes of Uganda.
“There are no serious injuries, only small pains for Stanley Nwabali, Victor Osimhen, and Frank Onyeka,” Chelle said.
“Some players have issues with their knee or ankle, but they want to play. We will see after the last training session.”
He defended his choice of substitutions after he came under fire for the changes he made during the game against Tunisia.
“When I make substitutions, I analyse what is happening in the game.
“Sometimes the choice works very well, sometimes it doesn’t. That is football.
“The reality is that we won. The reality is that we scored goals. That is also important.”
The Super Eagles top group A and have booked their place in the round of 16 with a game to spare, Chelle said they are aiming to win against Uganda not withstanding.
“The first game is about confidence, the second is about tactical choices, and the third is about mathematics,” he said.
“We don’t need to calculate now. We just need to focus on preparing for the next round.”
