In a dramatic and disappointing night for the Super Eagles B, Nigeria suffered a crushing 4–0 defeat to Sudan in their second Group D fixture of CHAN 2024, bringing their tournament to a premature end in Zanzibar. The result sees them exit the competition with two games played, no points, and no goals scored.
The goals began with an early own goal by defender Leonard Ngenge in the 25th minute. Sudan captain Walieldin Khidir doubled the lead from the penalty spot just before halftime. In the second half, Abdel Raouf Yagoub added two more goals in quick succession (55′ and 62′), sealing the emphatic victory and ensuring Nigeria’s elimination with their final match against Congo rendered inconsequential.
This result marks Nigeria’s joint-heaviest defeat in CHAN history, equalling the 4–0 loss to Morocco in the 2018 final as their worst.
Editorial
We feel this outcome is truly sobering not only for the players and coaching staff, but for everyone invested in the home-based Super Eagles’ ambitions. Eliminated without goal or point, this campaign reflects collective underperformance and missed opportunity.
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Yet we also recognise how crucial such moments can be painful as they are for driving self-reflection and reform. This team’s structure, preparation and psychological readiness must all be re-examined. Support staff, administrators and players alike need to acknowledge that at the international level, every detail matters.
We believe that rebuilding must begin immediately with honest assessments, meaningful accountability and renewed focus. Let this exit be more than an embarrassment let it serve as the impetus for genuine improvement.
Did You Know?
- This 4–0 defeat matched Nigeria’s worst-ever CHAN result, equalling the loss to Morocco in the 2018 final.
- The penalty conceded before half-time stemmed from a handball by defender Leonard Ngenge who also scored the own goal earlier making it a particularly difficult evening for him.
- No Nigerian managed to score throughout the tournament so far—leaving the team without a single goal after two matches.
- Sudan’s goals included a clinical brace by Abdel Raouf Yagoub, marking a standout performance that earned his team top spot in Group D.
- This marks the first time a foreign coach led the Super Eagles B at CHAN and their campaign under his guidance ended in disappointment.
