CHAN 2024: Super Eagles B Eliminated Following Heavy 4-0 Defeat to Sudan

Nigeria’s Super Eagles B team has been knocked out of the 2024 Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) after suffering a stunning 4-0 loss to Sudan in their second Group D match. This result marks a significant setback as Nigeria's squad was aiming to recover from their narrow 1-0 loss to Senegal on matchday one.

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Key Highlights:

The Super Eagles B endured a humiliating 4-0 defeat against Sudan, matching their joint heaviest CHAN loss, previously suffered against Morocco in 2018.


Sudan dominated the encounter and extended their unbeaten run in the group after securing a 1-1 draw with Congo in their opening game.


Following this win, Sudan tops Group D with 4 points, while defending champions Senegal also sit on 4 points after a 1-1 draw against Congo.


Congo holds third place on 2 points.


Nigeria’s Super Eagles B remain without any points and are bottom of the group following two matches.

The heavy defeat to Sudan followed a tough opening loss to the reigning champions Senegal, putting the Super Eagles B's chances of advancing in serious jeopardy.


Coach Eric Chelle’s squad had hoped to bounce back but instead suffered a disappointing setback that confirmed their exit from the tournament.

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This is a challenging moment for Nigeria's home-based players who aimed to make a mark in the continental championship.

Fans and analysts now reflect on what went wrong and look ahead to rebuilding for future tournaments.

Conclusion:

The Super Eagles B's exit from CHAN 2024 highlights the competitive nature of the tournament and the challenges of maintaining consistent performances on the continental stage. Despite the setback, Nigeria remains one of Africa’s premier football nations. The team will need to regroup quickly to regain form and rise again in future competitions. Meanwhile, Sudan and Senegal continue to battle fiercely at the top of Group D, with hopes of progressing to the knockout rounds.