By By Micheal Chukwuebuka
Nigeria’s CHAN Eagles have been eliminated from the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) even before their final group match, following a crushing 4-0 loss to Sudan on Tuesday night in Zanzibar.
The defeat leaves Nigeria bottom of Group D with zero points and no goals after two matches. Sudan now top the group on four points, edging Senegal, who also have four points, on goals scored. Congo are third with two points.
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Despite enjoying more possession, Nigeria fell behind in the 25th minute when Leonard Ngenge scored an own goal, moments after Ijoma Anthony’s effort was ruled out by VAR for offside.
Just before halftime, Ngenge handled the ball in the penalty area, and Sudan converted from the spot to double their advantage.
Sudan extended their lead in the 55th minute and sealed the emphatic win with a fourth goal seven minutes later, handing Nigeria their heaviest-ever defeat at the CHAN.
The CHAN Eagles will play their final group fixture against Congo in Tanzania.
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