By Esther Ososanya
Nigeria’s dream at the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) came to a crushing end on Tuesday as Sudan dismantled the Super Eagles B team 4–0, exposing tactical and defensive weaknesses that coach Eric Chelle admits were self-inflicted.
In a match that will be remembered for Nigeria’s collapse, Sudan capitalised on costly errors to score through an early own goal by Leonard Ngenge, a strike from Walieldin Khedr, and a brace from Abdel Raouf. The result, combined with last week’s 1–0 loss to Senegal, confirmed Nigeria’s elimination in the group stage.
Chelle Explains How Sudan Crushed the Super Eagles B 4–0. Exclusively in his post-match reaction, Chelle admitted the team “gave up the game” after halftime.
“Four goals, four mistakes. We did a lot of mistakes in these two games [Senegal and Sudan],” he said, underscoring concerns about focus and discipline.
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The back-to-back defeats mark one of Nigeria’s heaviest setbacks in recent CHAN history, raising questions about preparation, selection, and the future of the home-based Eagles.
Esther Ososanya is an investigative journalist with Pinnacle Daily, reporting across health, business, environment, metro, Fct and crime. Known for her bold, empathetic storytelling, she uncovers hidden truths, challenges broken systems, and gives voice to overlooked Nigerians. Her work drives national conversations and demands accountability one powerful story at a time.
