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CHAN 2024 Sees Biggest Upset Yet as Sudan Floor Nigeria
Group D Drama as Super Eagles Crash Out Early CHAN 2024 Sees Biggest Upset Yet as Sudan Floor Nigeria Sudan pulled off the biggest shock of the CAF Africa Nations championship CHAN PAMOJA 2024 so far crushing Nigeria 4 - 0 in Zanzibar on Tuesday to climb to the top of Group D and send the Super Eagles home early. Early Blow for Nigeria Nigeria started brightly pressing high and forcing early corners. Anthony Ijoma thought he'd opened the scoring in the 22 minute but VAR ruled him offside. Just 3 minute later, disaster struck as Abdel Raouf Yagoub's shot bounced off the post and rebounded into the net off defender Leonard Ngenge for own goal. Penalty Pain Before the Break The situation worsened for Nigeria in the 43 minute when Ngenge handled inside the box. Sudan captain Walieldin Khidir stepped up and smashed home the penalty to double the lead before halftime. Yagoub Seals the Rout In the 2nd half Kwesi Appiah's men showed no mercy. Yagoub extended the advantage in the 55 minute with calm finish then struck again 7 minute later after being set up by Musa Hussein. Sudan in Control, Nigeria Out Goalkeeper Mohamed Abooja kept clean sheet with key saves including late header from Stephen Manyo and stoppage time shot from Raymond Tochukwu that hit the post. The victory puts Sudan level on 4 point with defending champions Senegal ahead on goal difference. Congo sit 3rd with 2 point while Nigeria are bottom without point from 2 game.
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02-08-2025
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Expert opinion: These 4 Nigerian gems to watch at CHAN 2024
Exclusive Interview Nigerian talents to follow at CHAN Nigéria/NFL Nigeria will take part in their fourth African Nations Championship (CHAN) as the 8th edition kicks off from August 2 to 30 in East Africa. Drawn in Group D, the 'Super Eagles' will face off against Senegal, Congo, and Sudan. In an exclusive statement to Foot Africa, Mohammed Mowiz Suleman, Nigerian Sports Journalist of the Year, heaped praise on four standouts of the national squad. The local Nigerian selection boasts some incredibly talented players. I'm especially thinking of striker Anthony Ijoma (20 years old), who netted 12 goals and provided 2 assists for his club Abia Warriors in the most recent domestic league Mustapha Lawal is another great hope for Nigerian football, having recorded 16 clean sheets in 29 matches during the 2024-2025 season. Michael Tochuckwu is another gem to watch—he played a pivotal role in Remo Stars FC's impressive MPFL season. At just 21, he may not remain long in the domestic defender Junior Nduka possesses tremendous potential thanks to his exceptional athleticism and outstanding aerial ability. Nigeria aims to break the jinx Nigeria is still chasing its first-ever African Nations Championship (CHAN) crown. Their best achievement came in the 2018 edition, where they reached the final but fell to Morocco in a 4-0 defeat.
