Sudan 4-0 Nigeria: Super Eagles knocked out of CHAN, NPFL embarrassed

The Home based Super Eagles of Nigeria suffered a 4-0 defeat to their counterparts from Sudan in their second match of the African Nations Championship (CHAN).

The team led by Eric Chelle was full of NPFL players and were unable to score their first goal of the tournament in the game, played on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.

CHAN Group D features Nigeria, Senegal, Congo, and Sudan, all battling for the two spots in the knockout phase.

Sudan entered the match having played out a 1-1 draw with Congo in their group opener

Nigeria suffered a 0-1 loss to defending Champions Senegal in their opener.

The Super Eagles thought they had taken an early lead, but a goal by Anthony Ijoma was ruled out by VAR.

Sudan opened the scoring in the 25th minute with an own goal by Leonard Ngenge.

Walieldin Khidir doubled the advantage in the 44th minute by converting a penalty, sending Sudan into the break with a 2-0 lead.

The second half saw Sudan emerge better, with Ahmed Tabanja scoring in the 55th minute to make it 3-0.

Tabanja then sealed the rout with his second goal—and Sudan's fourth—in the 62nd minute.

This stunning performance comes after their coach, Kwesi Appiah, expressed bullish confidence ahead of the clash with Nigeria.

The result reshapes Group D standings with Sudan now on top with 4 points, level with Senegal but ahead on goal difference.

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Congo holds two points, while Nigeria has 0 points and their elimination all but confirmed.

In the earlier group game today, Senegal and Congo shared the points, putting the Super Eagles B under intense pressure to perform against Sudan.

Senegal will wrap up their group campaign against Sudan in a decisive fixture that will determine their progression.

Meanwhile, Congo takes on Nigeria in a crucial encounter that could determine the group’s final standings.