The West Africans are under pressure following a narrow 1-0 defeat to defending champions Senegal in their opening fixture. The loss means Tuesday’s encounter at the Amman Stadium in Zanzibar is effectively a must-win if Nigeria hopes to progress beyond the group stage.
Speaking ahead of the match, Chelle underscored the significance of the fixture and the team’s determination to respond positively. “It’s a big game, it’s an important game (vs Sudan), we need to win tomorrow and after that we will see,” he told reporters.
Sudan, known for their physical style and disciplined defending, will present a stern test for the Eagles. However, Chelle’s men are expected to approach the game with urgency and a more attacking mindset, knowing that only a victory will keep their qualification hopes alive.
Nigeria, three-time CHAN finalists, will be banking on their experience in continental tournaments and the individual brilliance of key players to turn their campaign around. With the stakes high, the clash promises to be a tense and decisive moment in Group B’s battle for qualification.