The Digest: In the wake of Nigeria’s premature exit from CHAN 2024, Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has provided a sobering analysis of the 4-0 defeat to Sudan, citing a chain of critical errors. The loss, which crushed the team's ambitions in Zanzibar, highlighted a fragility reminiscent of a previously humbling defeat. According to reports, this failure to withstand pressure underscores a core instability within the team. The experience illuminates a need to explore deeper issues within the squad's foundation.
Key Points:
- Chelle described the 4-0 loss as the "worst game I have overseen."
- The defeat equals Nigeria’s heaviest loss at the tournament.
- A first-half VAR decision to disallow a Nigerian goal proved to be a critical turning point.
- Individual mistakes by a defender led directly to two of Sudan’s goals.
- Chelle admitted the team was weakened by the departure of some key players.
- The coach lamented a lack of focus and readiness for the match.
- He warned of a similar outcome against Congo if the team does not improve defensively.
Sources: Soccernet.ng
