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Nigeria lost 1–0 to Senegal and sit last in CHAN Group D.
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Kobi’s late goal sealed the win.
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The Super Eagles must beat Sudan to stay in the race.
Nigeria’s home-based Super Eagles occupy the bottom spot in Group D at the 2024 African Nations Championship after Senegal beat them 1–0.
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Both teams battled for control early on. Nigeria edged possession and tested the keeper in the 21st minute when Sikiru Alimi’s shot forced a comfortable save.
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After halftime, the Super Eagles surged forward but hit Senegal’s solid back line again and again.
With 15 minutes left, Christian Kobi pounced on a loose ball in the box and fired past the keeper to secure the win for Senegal.
Senegal now lead Group D with three points. Congo and Sudan each sit on one point after drawing their opener, while Nigeria remain scoreless.
Next Tuesday at Zanzibar’s Amman Stadium, Nigeria must beat Sudan if they want to keep their CHAN hopes alive.
