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Africa: Pride and Survival On the Line As Sudan and Nigeria Collide in CHAN Group D
NIGERIA, AUG 11 – Coach Eric Chelle says a win against Sudan is essential for Nigeria’s Super Eagles B to avoid early elimination and keep hopes alive for the 2024 African Nations Championship quarterfinals.
- Nigeria and Sudan will face off in a pivotal Group D encounter on Tuesday, August 12, with the game starting at 20:00 local time in Zanzibar’s Amaan Stadium.
- Nigeria fell to a narrow defeat against reigning champions Senegal in their opening match and now must secure a victory in this game to stay in contention, while Sudan has earned a point from their 1-1 draw with Congo.
- Coach Eric Chelle and captain Junior Nduka emphasized the high stakes, readiness to correct mistakes, and the need to win to keep Nigeria’s tournament hopes alive.
- Chelle emphasized that securing a victory in this match would be highly beneficial for the team, as it would enhance their chances of advancing beyond the group phase.
- A Nigerian victory would keep qualification chances open, while a loss would almost certainly end Nigeria’s campaign and increase scrutiny on the team and coach.
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Sudan head coach Kwesi Appiah has sent a bold message to Nigeria’s home-based Super Eagles ahead of their make-or-break clash at the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), Soccernet.ng reports. The Ghanaian tactician has made it clear that his brave Sudan will face the West African giant without fear. The two sides meet on Tuesday evening at the 15,000-capacity Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar for a crucial Group D encounter. Sudan’s Ghanaian coach …
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