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AFCON: Super Eagles train behind closed doors ahead of Tunisia clash

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By Seyi Babalola

The Super Eagles will train behind closed doors on Thursday as they prepare for their encounter with Tunisia’s Carthage Eagles.

Nigeria will face the North Africans in their second Group C encounter of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday.

Following Tuesday night’s 2-1 victory over Tanzania’s Taifa Stars, the Super Eagles trained lightly on Wednesday.

The team’s media officer Promise Efoghe disclosed that head coach, Éric Chelle want total concentration ahead of the crucial encounter.

They will train at the Sardienne Complex, in Fès.

The first 15 minutes of  Friday’s session will however be open to the media.