Wounded Super Eagles leave head up
Nigeria’s Super Eagles bowed out of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) PAMOJA 2024 in Dar es Salaam with a morale-lifting 2–0 victory over Congo...
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The Super Eagles of Nigeria secured a 2–0 victory over Congo in their final CHAN PAMOJA 2024 match in Dar es Salaam, with goals from Anas Yusuf and Sikiru Alimi. Despite the win, Nigeria was eliminated from the tournament, finishing third in Group D with three points, one point shy of qualification.
- Nigeria finished with three points after losses in their first two games.
- Coach Eric Chelle led the Nigerian team, which had been criticized for its blunt attack and limited depth.
- A goalless draw between Sudan and Senegal ultimately ended Nigeria’s slim hopes of advancing.
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Teams Advance to Quarter-Finals of African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 - August 2025
In a historic first for CAF Competitions, co-hosts Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda have all advanced to the quarter-finals of the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024. Kenya's Harambee Stars reached the quarter-finals unbeaten, with midfielder Boniface Muchiri's participation helping propel the team. Sudan also advanced to the quarter-finals after a goalless draw with Senegal, topping Group D on goal difference. This set up a potential all-East African final. Conversely, the Super Eagles of Nigeria were eliminated from the tournament despite a 2–0 victory over Congo in their final match, as they finished third in Group D.
