The Nigeria Super Eagles have shifted their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations preparations into a high-intensity phase, conducting a strictly private training session on Thursday.
Following a recovery-focused light workout on Wednesday—which succeeded their gritty 2-1 opening victory over Tanzania—the technical crew has opted for total seclusion to refine their strategy for Saturday’s blockbuster Group C encounter against Tunisia.
Head coach Éric Chelle has emphasized the need for absolute mental immersion as the three-time champions prepare to face the “Carthage Eagles” at the Complexe Sportif de Fès.
According to the team’s media officer, Promise Efoghe, the decision to close the gates at the Sardienne Complex aims to eliminate external distractions during the squad’s primary tactical drills. Nigeria currently occupies second place in the group and understands that a win on Saturday will likely clinch their passage to the knockout stages.
While Thursday’s activities remained entirely off-limits to the public, the federation confirmed that members of the press will receive limited access to the team’s final preparations. The media can observe and document the first 15 minutes of Friday’s session before the staff returns to a closed-door format for their ultimate pre-match walkthrough. This calculated approach reflects the high stakes of the fixture, as both Nigeria and Tunisia vie for regional dominance and the top spot in the bracket.
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