The CHAN Eagles have been eliminated from the 2024 CHAN even before their final group game after they were trounced 4-0 by Sudan tonight in Zanzibar.
Nigeria are bottom of Group D with no points and no goal after two matches.
Sudan shot to the top of the standings on four points, ahead of Senegal, who also have four points, but have scored fewer goals.
Congo are third on two points.
They play their final group game against Congo in Tanzania.
Despite enjoying more of the ball, they fell behind to two goals in the first half.
In the 25th minute, Leonard Ngenge own goal out Sudan in front just moments the Eagles effort by Ijoma Anthony was canceled by VAR for offside.
Just before the interval, Ngenge handled the ball inside the box and Sudan converted the penalty.
Sudan increased their lead in the 55th minute, before they made it 4-0 on 62 minutes to hand Nigeria their heaviest loss at the CHAN.
CHAN Eagles Starting XI vs Sudan – Mustapha – Taiwo, Ismail, Ngenge, Junior Nduka (Captain) – Tochukwu, Taofeek, Hadi Haruna, Adedayo – Alimi, Anthony
