Nigeria's Super Eagles returned to full training on December 31, 2025, in Morocco, shifting focus to Round of 16 preparations following their flawless 3-1 Group C triumph over Uganda. Coach Eric Chelle's squad, celebrating Raphael Onyedika's brace and Paul Onuachu's opener, conducted light recovery sessions amid injury concerns for Ryan Alebiosu and Cyriel Dessers.
Medical teams assessed Alebiosu's deep leg cut ruling him doubtful for knockouts while Dessers' thigh scan results remain pending, testing Nigeria's depth post-perfect nine-point run. Chelle rotated stars like Victor Osimhen successfully, praising Wilfred Ndidi's leadership and Samuel Chukwueze's assists that drew European club acclaim.
Sessions emphasized set-pieces and pressing after exploiting Uganda's red card, with Onyedika's MOTM display signaling midfield potency against Group F's third-placer January 5. Ndidi hailed Mikel Obi's inspiration as Eagles eye Morocco/Senegal favorites, maintaining title contender status despite defensive blows.
Unbeaten (9 pts, +6 GD), Nigeria tops qualifiers alongside hosts and Senegal, with Sunday Oliseh backing their redemption arc post-World Cup woes. Training footage shows high spirits as Obidient political drama fades against AFCON glory chase.