Nigeria’s hopes at CHAN 2024 came crashing down with a humiliating 4-0 defeat to Sudan – www.isagoal.com reports.
The result equals their heaviest loss in tournament history and leaves them eliminated from Group D without a point.
This loss matches the 2018 final defeat against Morocco, adding more pain to the campaign.
Eric Chelle, who had promised “the best game of our lives,” admitted it turned into his “worst game as a coach.”
Nigeria thought they had an early lead through Anthony Ijoma, but VAR ruled it offside.
Moments later, defensive blunders from Leonard Ngenge gifted Sudan two quick goals before the break.
Chelle lamented, “Four mistakes, four goals… we prepared well but weren’t ready for this.”
Sudan sealed the win in the second half with Abdel Raouf Yagoub’s double.
Key absences before the tournament further weakened Nigeria’s squad.
Chelle urged his players to “clear their minds” before facing Congo next.