Eric Chelle’s ‘Plan B’ Blueprint: Rotating Super Eagles to Beat AFCON Fatigue
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle says the heavy rotation in London was part of a long-term tactical plan ahead of the next AFCON. He has deliberately blooded young players like Femi Azeez and Chibueze Oputa to build a bench capable of matching the starters. Chelle believes this depth will prevent burnout when knockout stages demand fresh legs. By resting stars such as Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, he created a high-stakes environment to test his squad’s resilience. If fatigue strikes during critical AFCON semis, he’ll have ready-made match-winners on the bench. The ultimate test comes this weekend in the Unity Cup final at The Valley. A win against Jamaica would underline Chelle’s vision and send a warning across Africa.
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