‘We Have Done Nothing Yet; We Have Simply Won One Game’: Chelle Demands Consistency Despite 4–0 Win Over Mozambique

Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has urged his players to stay grounded despite their emphatic 4–0 victory over Mozambique that sealed a place in the quarterfinals of the Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025.

Speaking after the match at the Complexe Sportif de Fès, Chelle reminded his squad that the journey is far from over.

‘I’m happy with the victory, of course, but we have to be honest with ourselves. We have done nothing yet. We have simply won one game. If we want to be ambitious, we must continue to improve and maintain this level of quality on the pitch. Football is about consistency,’ he said.

The coach praised his team’s performance, highlighting their control and intensity.

‘Today, I want to give credit to my team. We were very good in possession. We controlled the ball throughout the entire first half. Every time we lost the ball, we applied strong pressure on the opponent. We succeeded because we put in all the right ingredients,’ Chelle added.

The Super Eagles’ attacking power has been unmatched in Morocco. They have now scored 12 goals in their first four games of the tournament, with as many as seven different players finding the net.

Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman lead the scoring charts for Nigeria with three goals each.

Nigeria will face the winner of the Algeria versus DR Congo round of 16 tie in the quarter-finals this weekend in Marrakesh, as Chelle looks to keep his side focused on the bigger prize.