Nigeria’s hopes at the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) came to a painful end after the Super Eagles B were thrashed 4-0 by Sudan at the Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar. This humiliating result equals Nigeria’s heaviest defeat in African Nations Championship history, matching the 4-0 loss to Morocco in the 2018 CHAN final.
African Nations Championship 2024 – Nigeria’s Campaign Ends in Embarrassment
The Super Eagles entered this Group D clash under heavy pressure following their opening 1-0 loss to Senegal. A win was crucial for Nigeria to stay in the African Nations Championship 2024, but defensive mistakes and poor finishing saw them crash out after just two games.
Strong Start for Nigeria but VAR Denies Goal
Nigeria, led by head coach Éric Chelle, started brightly, enjoying over 60% possession early in the match. In the 22nd minute, Anthony Ijoma thought he had given the Super Eagles the lead with a calm finish, but the goal was ruled out for offside after a VAR review.
Sudan Punish Super Eagles’ Mistakes
Moments after the disallowed goal, Abdel Yagoub struck the crossbar, and the rebound deflected into the net off unlucky Nigerian defender Leonard Ngenge for an own goal. In first-half stoppage time, another VAR decision went against Nigeria, confirming a handball by Ngenge and awarding Sudan a penalty. Walieldin Khidir converted to make it 2-0.
Nigeria Collapse in Second Half
The Super Eagles pushed forward after halftime but failed to register a single shot on target in the entire second half of this African Nations Championship 2024 match. Sudan capitalised on Nigeria’s defensive lapses, with Abdel Raouf scoring twice in six minutes — first from close range in the 55th minute, then with a stunning volley off the crossbar to complete the 4-0 humiliation.
Substitutions Fail to Change Nigeria’s Fate
Coach Chelle made five substitutions, including Qudus Akanni and Shola Adelani, but the changes had no impact. Adelani’s late yellow card summed up a miserable night for Nigeria’s Super Eagles B at the African Nations Championship 2024.
Nigeria Out of African Nations Championship 2024
With two straight defeats, no goals scored, and five conceded, Nigeria’s Super Eagles B are officially out of the African Nations Championship 2024. Their final Group D game against the Republic of Congo next week is now meaningless for qualification, but it offers one last chance for the Super Eagles to restore some pride before heading home.
Key Match Facts – Nigeria vs Sudan (African Nations Championship 2024)
- Date: 2024
- Venue: Amaan Stadium, Zanzibar
- Final Score: Nigeria 0–4 Sudan
- Goals: Leonard Ngenge (own goal), Walieldin Khidir (pen), Abdel Raouf (2)
- Tournament: African Nations Championship 2024 (CHAN)
- Group: D
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