Super Eagles Go Undercover as Chelle Seals Training Ahead of Mozambique Clash

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have continued their intense preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 clash against Mozambique by holding another closed-door training session on Saturday.

According to TalkTalk Nigeria, head coach Éric Chelle has once again barred the media from accessing the team’s training as he fine-tunes his tactics ahead of the crucial knockout encounter. The Malian tactician had earlier shut out journalists from training sessions on Thursday and Friday, and camp sources confirmed that Saturday’s session would also be strictly private.

However, the media will be granted limited access to the first 15 minutes of the Super Eagles’ training session on Sunday, in line with CAF regulations.

Nigeria will face the Mambas of Mozambique on Monday at the Complexe Sportif de Fès, with kick-off scheduled for 8:00 pm Nigerian time. The Super Eagles enter the tie in high spirits after a flawless group-stage run, winning all three matches and emerging as one of the tournament’s most convincing sides.

Opinion: Chelle’s decision to keep training sessions behind closed doors sends a strong message of focus and seriousness. At this stage of the tournament, margins are slim, and tactical discipline can be the difference between progress and disappointment. While Nigeria are favourites on paper, AFCON has a long history of surprises, and Mozambique have already shown they are not in the competition to make up the numbers. By limiting external distractions and protecting his game plan, Chelle appears determined to ensure the Super Eagles remain sharp, grounded, and fully prepared for the battle ahead.

As Monday draws closer, fans will be hoping that whatever is being perfected in secrecy will translate into another commanding performance on the pitch.