Former Super Eagles captain, Sunday Oliseh, has cautioned Eric Chelle’s side ahead of their Round of 16 encounter with Mozambique at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Oliseh noted that the knockout stage presents a different challenge from the group phase, stressing that mistakes at this stage could prove costly.
The Super Eagles finished the group stage with a perfect record, winning all three matches to emerge as the only team to achieve the feat. Eric Chelle’s men scored eight goals and conceded four in the process.
Speaking on his podcast, Oliseh said the focus must now shift from stylish play to securing results.
“We’re starting the round of 16. What changes here now is that if you lose, you go home,” he said.
“It is no longer important how beautiful you play; what matters is the result, and that is why the Super Eagles have to make sure their priority is not conceding.”
Nigeria will face Mozambique in the Round of 16 as they continue their quest for continental glory at AFCON 2025.