{"id":865117,"date":"2025-08-14T21:14:10","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T02:14:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/14\/why-nigeria-lost-woefully-to-sudan-super-eagles-coach-eric-chelle\/"},"modified":"2025-08-14T21:14:10","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T02:14:10","slug":"why-nigeria-lost-woefully-to-sudan-super-eagles-coach-eric-chelle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/14\/why-nigeria-lost-woefully-to-sudan-super-eagles-coach-eric-chelle\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Nigeria lost woefully to Sudan \u2013 Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Soccer <\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><img width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/thumbor\/2h4yU-9y05bj_wv0QYlnsw4wBw8=\/750x500\/smart\/https%3A%2F%2Fsoccernet.ng%2Fapp%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F07%2FGwkLYC-WwAIiK96.jpeg\" alt=\"Soccer Why Nigeria lost woefully to Sudan \u2013 Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"><\/p>\n<p>Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle. Photo Credit: NFF Comms<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Super Eagles coach <a href=\"https:\/\/Soccernet.ng\/tag\/chelle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Eric Chelle<\/a> has revealed the reasons behind the Nigeria\u2019s scandalous loss to Sudan on matchday two of the ongoing African Nations Championship, Soccernet.ng reports<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria\u2019s campaign at <a href=\"https:\/\/Soccernet.ng\/tag\/chan-2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CHAN 2024<\/a> ended in crushing disappointment after the home-based <a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/2025\/08\/chan-2024-sudan-nigeria-eric-chelle-super-eagles-b.html\">Super Eagles suffered a 4-0 hammering<\/a> at the hands of Sudan in Zanzibar.<\/p>\n<p>The result equals the nation\u2019s heaviest CHAN defeat, matching the 4-0 loss to Morocco in the 2018 final. And it leaves Nigeria without a point after two matches in Group D and <a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/2025\/08\/nigerias-super-eagles-b-chan-sudan.html\">officially out of the competition<\/a> ahead of their final fixture against Congo.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/thumbor\/n2-zGI5A2jFp-YZSghLOetqXhNc=\/750x938\/smart\/https%3A%2F%2Fsoccernet.ng%2Fapp%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F08%2FIMG-20250812-WA0023.jpg\" alt width=\"750\" height=\"938\"  ><\/p>\n<p>Coach Eric Chelle, who had boldly promised before the match that his side would deliver \u2018<strong>the best game of our lives,&#8217;<\/strong> admitted afterwards that this was \u2018<strong>the worst game I have overseen from the dugout as coach<\/strong>.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>A first-half turning point proved decisive.<\/p>\n<p>Anthony Ijoma thought he had given Nigeria the lead, only for VAR to chalk it off for offside.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_174681\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-174681\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/thumbor\/564GFtn59oD3S9rTLoBOpcDHhCk=\/750x585\/smart\/https%3A%2F%2Fsoccernet.ng%2Fapp%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F08%2FB25HLAG2256.jpg\" alt=\"Soccer CHAN Nigeria Super Eagles vs Senegal\" width=\"750\" height=\"585\"  ><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-174681\">Ijoma Anthony of Nigeria Super Eagles challenged by Eltayeb Abdelrazig Abaker Abdalla of Sudan during the 2024 African Nations Championship, CHAN, football match between Sudan and Nigeria at Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar, Tanzania on 12 August 2025. Photo Credit: NFF Comms<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Moments later, Sudan seized the momentum and struck twice before half-time, both goals stemming from individual mistakes by centre-back Leonard Ngenge. The defender, who was also at fault for the goal conceded in the opening 1-0 defeat to Senegal, endured a torrid evening.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Sudan 4-0 Nigeria Match Highlights l TotalEnergies CHAN 2024 l Matchday 2\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/q-L7ITNbH1k?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cOur goal was ruled out, and afterwards, we made a lot of mistakes\u2026 four mistakes, four goals,\u201d Eric Chelle told reporters at the <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/OgaNlaMedia\/status\/1955365404236497061\" target=\"_blank\">post-match press conference<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur training session before the game went well. We analysed Sudan\u2019s team. We prepared well, but were not ready for as many mistakes.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Get Our Sports News First \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VagMHLcA89MZvw0Btc21\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_174685\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-174685\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/thumbor\/uAffRJVgsioLGsbHtKim134AlOs=\/750x799\/smart\/https%3A%2F%2Fsoccernet.ng%2Fapp%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F08%2FB25HLAG1938.jpg\" alt=\"Soccer CHAN Nigeria Super Eagles goalkeeper Mustapha Lawal vs Sudan\" width=\"750\" height=\"799\"  ><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-174685\">Lawal Mustapha Bankole of Nigeria reacts in disappointment during the 2024 African Nations Championship, CHAN, football match between Sudan and Nigeria at Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar, Tanzania. Photo Credit: NFF Comms<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The second half brought no respite. Sudan confirmed their superiority as a well-taken brace from Abdel Raouf Yagoub completed the rout.<\/p>\n<p>While lamenting the team\u2019s errors, Eric Chelle admitted that the Eagles were weakened by the unavailability of key players who left the squad just before the start of the tournament.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_174684\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-174684\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/thumbor\/O5Wxgm1yD67c8BCuLZt99fAiPOQ=\/750x992\/smart\/https%3A%2F%2Fsoccernet.ng%2Fapp%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F08%2FB25HLAG1917.jpg\" alt=\"Soccer CHAN Nigeria Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle \" width=\"750\" height=\"992\"  ><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-174684\">Eric Chelle, coach of Nigeria during the 2024 African Nations Championship, CHAN, football match between Sudan and Nigeria at Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar, Tanzania. Photo Credit: NFF Comms<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cThough some important players left our preparations camp, these were the best players in our league,\u201d Eric Chelle said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe cannot play a game like that and lose in the manner we did. We need to be more focused.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have lost all ambition. The CHAN is over for us. We have a third match to play for our honour and respect. But I am disappointed by this match. It is the worst game I have overseen from the dugout as coach.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<figure id=\"attachment_174683\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-174683\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/thumbor\/akVcLZ_aJQDhF1n6dBLBBieIvi8=\/750x878\/smart\/https%3A%2F%2Fsoccernet.ng%2Fapp%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F08%2FB25HLAG1910.jpg\" alt=\"Soccer CHAN Nigeria Super Eagles vs Sudan\" width=\"750\" height=\"878\"  ><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-174683\">Haruna Hadi Haruna of Nigeria challenged by Walieldin Daiyeen Khdir Safour of Sudan during the 2024 African Nations Championship, CHAN, football match between Sudan and Nigeria at Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar. Photo Credit: NFF Comms<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While refusing to single out individuals beyond the obvious errors, Eric Chelle admitted the defensive frailties were glaring.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cIf we play this way against Congo, it would not be just four,\u201d he warned. \u201cWe have to clear our minds and mentally get ready for Congo.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Nigeria\u2019s last match against Congo at CHAN 2024 is billed for Tuesday, August 19.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Soccer Imhonlamhen Eronmhonsele\" src=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/thumbor\/aHGzvPUrFVj1WoXGw7308qAaUAQ=\/150x150\/smart\/https%3A%2F%2Fsoccernet.ng%2Fapp%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F12%2FDSC_0327-copy.jpg\"  height=\"80\" width=\"80\">\t\t<\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/author\/imhonlamhen-eronmhonsele\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImhonlamhen Eronmhonsele\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\tImhonlamhen Eronmhonsele turns into a ball of passion when writing about Nigerian football and its talents, whether rising stars or established legends, locally and abroad.<\/p>\n<p>From the deepest corners of the Middle East, to the green fields of the Americas, to the celebrated grounds in Europe, and the rich soils of Africa, Imhons is more than glad, usually with a glass of a tasty drink nearby, to capture the essence of the game, by connecting the dots between culture, identity, and football.\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/2025\/08\/sudan-super-eagles-coach-eric-chelle.html\" class=\"button purchase\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a>Imhonlamhen Eronmhonsele<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Soccer Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle. Photo Credit: NFF Comms Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has revealed the reasons behind the Nigeria\u2019s scandalous loss to Sudan on matchday two of the ongoing African Nations Championship, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria\u2019s campaign at CHAN 2024 ended in crushing disappointment after the home-based Super Eagles suffered a 4-0 hammering [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":865118,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[27096,2005,27957],"tags":[15956,145521],"class_list":{"0":"post-865117","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-nigeria","8":"category-soccer","9":"category-woefully","10":"tag-nigeria","11":"tag-woefully"},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/865117","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=865117"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/865117\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/865118"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=865117"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=865117"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=865117"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}