On August 12, 2025, Nigeria’s home-based Super Eagles B team suffered a humiliating 4-0 loss to Sudan at the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 in Zanzibar, resulting in their elimination from the tournament with a game remaining in the group stage.
Key details of the match:
- Sudan dominated with goals from an own goal by Leonard Ngenge, a penalty by Walieldin Khidir, and two second-half strikes by Abdel Raouf Yagoub.
- Nigeria had an early goal by Anthony Ijoma disallowed for offside.
- The Nigerian team struggled with defensive lapses, poor midfield control, and wastefulness in attack.
- This was Nigeria’s second consecutive loss after a 1-0 defeat to Senegal, leaving them with zero points and no goals scored.
- Sudan’s disciplined and ruthless performance allowed them to top Group D and advance further.
Nigerian fans expressed strong disappointment and frustration on social media, describing the team's performance as a "disgrace" and calling for accountability. Criticism focused on poor coaching, weak defense, uninspired midfield, and failure to select home-grown talents adequately. Some demanded the coach’s resignation and police intervention due to the perceived embarrassment caused to the nation.
Nigeria’s Super Eagles B will face Congo in their final group game, but their fate as group-stage exit is already sealed.
This outcome marks a significant setback for Nigerian home-based football, sparking widespread debate about the state of local player development and coaching standards.