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- Updated: July 23, 2016
Victor Osimhen, top scorer at the 2015 Under-17 World Cup, could not prevent Nigeria from losing to Sudan
Nigeria, the World Under-17 champions, failed to reach next year’s Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Zambia, falling to a shock 3-4 home defeat to Sudan who sealed a famous qualification.
Nigeria hosted Sudan in Lagos leading 2-1 from the first leg, but Sudan – who had a man sent off – came from behind to level the tie 5-5 overall and progress on away goals.
Senegal qualified on Friday after eliminating Ghana, and South Africa went through with a win over Lesotho.
Nigeria, who have enjoyed much success in youth competitions both in Africa and globally, went into the return leg of their qualifier against Sudan as favourites to win.
Not only did they hold a 2-1 advantage from the first leg, they also had 15 members of Nigeria’s triumphant Under-17 World Cup winning side from Chile 2015 in their squad – including the top scorer from that tournament, Victor Osimhen (pictured).
The game in Lagos was played in wet conditions, and despite a heavy downpour the Flying Eagles started off well with Samuel Chukwueze putting the hosts ahead after 15 minutes to make it 1-0.
Just six minutes later, Sudan equalised …
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