Super Eagles coach Chelle plans tactical switch against Morocco amid player fatigue
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has hinted at changing Nigeria's tactical setup for their AFCON 2025 semi-final against Morocco on Wednesday. Speaking on Tuesday, the Malian coach admitted some players are fatigued after their high-energy campaign. Nigeria has used a 4-4-2 diamond formation with Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams leading the attack, scoring 14 goals in five matches against Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Mozambique, and Algeria. Their aggressive, high-tempo style has dominated opponents and created the most chances in the tournament. However, Chelle said, "I find that my group is tired; it might be time for me to change my approach. We'll start that way, I think. We'll hold on in the first half and try to play our game in the second half." This suggests a more conservative first-half strategy to conserve energy before attacking in the second half. The tactical adjustment could impact how Nigeria handles Morocco's threat in the crucial semi-final clash at the continental tournament.