Super Eagles manager Eric Chelle has hinted at potential tactical changes ahead of Nigeria's clash with Tunisia on Saturday night at the ongoing AFCON tournament in Fez, Morocco.

The Malian coach revealed that he is weighing two approaches for the crucial encounter at the Fez Stadium.

Speaking at his pre-match press conference on Friday, Chelle explained that he is considering shifting from his usual possession-based style to a more direct approach, given the quality of the Tunisian side.

"I cannot talk about my starting eleven, you will see at the beginning of the game, I can tell you something, now in my mind," he said. 

"I have two options, the first is to maybe let the ball go to Tunisia and when we get the ball go directly to  score a goal or to continue with our philosophy because Tunisia is a great game maybe we will change something."

Nigeria currently sits second in Group C with three points after opening their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 2-1 victory over Tanzania on Tuesday evening.

Meanwhile, Tunisia leads the group on goal difference, holding the same number of points after their 3-1 win against Uganda.

A win for the Super Eagles in their upcoming clash would boost their chances of topping the group and potentially avoiding a stronger opponent in the knockout stages.

Adeyemi Adewale