By Esther Ososanya Nigeria’s Super Eagles bowed out of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) in the group stage, despite their rich footballing history. Losses to Senegal and Sudan sealed their fate before a consolatory 2-0 win over Congo. The victory against Congo provided a glimmer of pride, with Anas Yusuf and Sikiru Alimi …
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 …
By Esther Ososanya Sudan head coach Kwesi Appiah has advised Super Eagles gaffer Eric Chelle to sharpen his attacking line after Sudan’s emphatic 4-0 victory over Nigeria’s home-based team in their African Nations Championship (CHAN) clash on Tuesday. Appiah’s side dominated the encounter, with Abdel Raouf netting twice, Walieldin Khedr adding another, and Leonard Ngenge …
By Esther Ososanya Former Nigeria international Dimeji Lawal has expressed deep disappointment over the home-based Super Eagles’ disastrous 4-0 defeat to Sudan, which confirmed their early exit from the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) in Zanzibar. The match, played on Tuesday night at the Amman Stadium, saw Sudan net twice in each half, leaving Nigeria …
