Super Eagles fall to Senegal in CHAN opener
The Home-Based Super Eagles’ return to the African Nations Championship (CHAN) did not get off to a winning start, as they were defeated 1-0 by defending champions Senegal on Tuesday night.
The CHAN, a tournament exclusively for players who play in their country’s domestic leagues, saw Nigeria’s team, led by coach Eric Chelle, lose their Group D match in Tanzania.
A defensive error by the Super Eagles B team with 15 minutes left on the clock was capitalized on by Senegal. Gomis’ 75th-minute goal was the only one of the game and was enough to secure all three points for Senegal.
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With this loss, Nigeria sits at the bottom of Group D, as Congo and Sudan played to a 1-1 draw earlier.
The Super Eagles, who missed the previous two editions of the tournament, will aim to rebound in their next group match against Sudan, scheduled for next Tuesday.
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