The African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 is reaching a critical stage for Group D, and the stakes couldn’t be higher for Nigeria.

The Super Eagles, still searching for their first points, will be fighting for survival when they face Sudan at the Amaan Stadium this Tuesday evening. After a narrow 1-0 defeat to defending champions Senegal in their opener, Nigeria sit bottom of the group and know that anything less than a win could spell early elimination.

Earlier in the day, Senegal will aim to punch their ticket to the quarter-finals when they meet Congo at 16:00. The Lions of Teranga started their title defence with that hard-fought victory over Nigeria, while Congo are chasing their first win after a 1-1 draw against Sudan.

With only two games gone, Group D already feels like a battlefield — and for Nigeria, it’s do-or-die under the Zanzibar City lights at 19:00.

Tuesday’s Fixtures (Group D)

16:00 — Senegal  Congo

19:00 — Sudan  Nigeria