Algerian Journalist Salutes Super Eagles Over Gruelling AFCON 2025 Travel Schedule
An experienced Algerian sports journalist, Dean, has paid glowing tribute to Nigeria’s Super Eagles for coping admirably with a demanding and exhausting travel schedule at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, NigeriaSoccernet.com reports.
Nigeria’s logistical challenges over the past week have become a major talking point at the tournament, drawing criticism from several coaches and football stakeholders. Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has been vocal about his displeasure, with concerns centred on the uneven travel arrangements between the host nation and other competing teams. While Morocco has enjoyed the comfort of staying put in Rabat throughout the competition, teams like Nigeria have been required to move repeatedly between host cities.
Reacting to the situation, Dean praised the resilience, professionalism and mental strength shown by the Super Eagles despite the physical strain associated with constant travelling and limited recovery time.
“It’s been quite the week for Nigeria,” the Algerian journalist said. “They played Algeria in Marrakesh on Saturday, then travelled to Rabat to face Morocco on Wednesday, and now they are set to play Egypt in Casablanca tomorrow.”
Nigeria’s congested itinerary has seen the team cover significant distances within a short space of time, raising legitimate concerns over player fatigue, injury risk and preparation ahead of crucial matches. Despite these challenges, the Super Eagles have continued to compete with intensity and discipline, earning admiration from observers across the continent.
As they prepare to face Egypt in the third-place playoff in Casablanca, the Super Eagles will be hoping to round off their AFCON 2025 campaign on a positive note, further underlining their resilience in the face of difficult circumstances.
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