Sudan striker Abdel Raouf Yagoub has poured salt into Nigeria’s wounds after the Falcons of Jediane dismantled the home-based Super Eagles 4-0 in their Group B clash at the 2024 African Nations Championship in Zanzibar.

The rout began in the 25th minute when Yagoub’s effort deflected off Leonard Ngenege and into the Nigerian net. Just before halftime, Walieldin Khdir coolly converted from the penalty spot to make it 2-0.

The second half was all about Yagoub, who struck twice to complete a personal brace and secure Sudan’s biggest win of the tournament so far.

Speaking after the match, the forward openly mocked Nigeria’s style of play.

> “They are very slow on the ball and their recovery rate is very poor — that’s what we capitalised on. Their defence made a lot of mistakes, their strikers are slow, and when our coach told us to play quick and get the ball into the box, we executed perfectly.”

The result sends Kwesi Appiah’s men to the top of Group D with four points from three matches. They now set their sights on their final group encounter against defending champions Senegal, where even a draw will seal their spot in the quarter-finals.