The Super Eagles fumbled in their opening game of the biennial African event, losing 1-0 to the reigning champions Senegal.
As the highly competitive match seemed destined for a scoreless draw at the Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar City, Christian Gomis’ strike in the 75th minute made the difference between the two teams.
Eric Chelle’s squad will be looking for their first win of the tournament when they compete against the Falcons of Jediane, managed by Ghanaian coach James Kwesi Appiah.
For the CECAFA (East & Central Africa) team, the goal will be to achieve their first victory of the tournament for locally based players, having settled for a 1-1 draw against Congo in their opening match.
When is the match?
The game between Sudan and Nigeria is set for 18:00 (West African Time) on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
What channels will broadcast the match?
SuperSport, CAF, AfroSport
Nigeria Squad
Goalkeepers: Henry Ozoemena Ani (Enyimba FC); Nurudeen Badmus (Kwara United); Lawal Mustapha (Shooting Stars)
Defenders: Sodiq Ismaila (Remo Stars); Bankole Afeez (Kwara United); Taiwo Abdulrafiu (Rivers United); Uzondu Harrison (Ikorodu City); Junior Harrison Nduka (Remo Stars); Ngengen Leonard (Ikorodu City); Steven Mayo Egbe (Rivers United)
Midfielders: Adedayo Olamilekan (Remo Stars); Hadi Haruna (Remo Stars); Otaniyi Taofik (Rivers United); Akanni Qudus (Remo Stars); Michael Tochukwu (Remo Stars); Alex Oyowah (Remo Stars)
Forwards: Anas Yusuf (Nasarawa United); Shola Adelani (Ikorodu City); Sikiru Alimi (Remo Stars); Temitope Vincent (Plateau United); Ijoma Anthony (Abia Warriors); Godwin Obaje (Rangers International); Jabbar Malik (Remo Stars)
Potential Nigeria Starting XI: Mustapha, Akanni, Nduka, Ngenge, Jabbar, Adebayo, Ismaila, Taiwo, Anthony, Tochukwu, Alimi
Sudan squad
Goalkeepers: Ahmed Al-Fateh (Al-Merriekh Khartoum), Mohamed Al-Nour Adam (Al-Zamala Umm Ruwaba), Mohamed Madani (Al-Hilal Khartoum)
Defenders: Ramadan Ajeeb Sharif (Al-Merriekh Khartoum), Awad Zaid Gadain (Al-Merriekh Khartoum), Musab Mohamed Makin (Al-Merriekh Khartoum), Ahmed Abdelmomen Ahmed (Al-Merriekh Khartoum), Mohamed Ahmed Saeed (Al-Hilal Khartoum), Altayeb Abdelrazek (Al-Hilal Khartoum), Mazen Bashir Siembo (Al-Hilal Khartoum), Farees Abdullah Mamoun (Al-Hilal Khartoum)
Midfielders: Mohamed Al-Rasheed Mahmoud (Al-Merriekh Khartoum), Salah Al-Din Adel (Al-Hilal Khartoum), Wali Al-Din Khidr (Al-Hilal Khartoum), Abdelrazek Omar (Al-Hilal Khartoum), Yasser Muzamil Al-Tayeb (Al-Hilal Khartoum), Ahmed Ismat (Al-Hilal Khartoum), Al-Musbah Faisal (Al-Amal Atbara)
Forwards: Yasser Awad Bushara (Al-Hilal Khartoum), Ali Abdallah Hamad Al-Neel (Al-Hilal Khartoum), Mohamed Abdulrahman Yousif (Al-Hilal Khartoum), Mubarak Abdallah (Al-Hilal Khartoum), Mousa Hussein Mousa (Al-Hilal Khartoum), Mohamed Tia Aboudikin (Al-Merriekh Khartoum), Mazen Fad Al-Bahli (Hay Al-Wadi Nyala)
Potential Sudan Starting XI: Saeed, Abdalla, Safour Daiyeen, Simbo, Taha, Boshara, Ali, Al Hassan, Taowr, Sawedy, Musa Ali
Where will the clash of the titans take place?
Amaan Stadium, Zanzibar City
This stadium has a seating capacity of around 15,000, making it one of the largest stadiums in Zanzibar.
The term “Amaan” translates to “peace” in Swahili, symbolizing unity and harmony; it perfectly reflects a venue that brings together people from across the region.
The venue plays a crucial role in regional football, frequently hosting matches for local clubs as well as international tournaments like the Council for East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) Cup.
Additionally, it has served as a site for qualification matches in continental competitions, reinforcing its significance in East African football.
In recent years, the stadium has seen considerable renovations to enhance its facilities and meet international standards. These upgrades, which include improvements to the pitch, seating, and lighting, enable the venue to host larger crowds while providing better amenities for both players and spectators.
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