Eric Chelle’s presence on the touchline did little to inspire Nigeria’s home-based Super Eagles, as Sudan’s Falcons of Jediane handed them a humbling defeat in Zanzibar.
Both sides came into the match desperate for a win to revive their hopes, but it was the Sudanese who rose to the occasion. Chelle’s men faltered in a must-win Group D clash, conceding twice in each half to a spirited Sudan side in a thrilling encounter at the Amaan Stadium on Tuesday evening.
The result sealed Nigeria’s early exit from the tournament, with the team failing to earn a single point from their two matches despite still having one group game left to play.
