Sudan U20s stun Nigeria to qualify for Zambia 2017

Victor Osimhen, top scorer at the 2015 Under-17 World Cup, could not prevent Nigeria from losing to Sudan

Sudan shocked Nigeria to book their place at next year’s Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations, eliminating the defending champions on away goals.

Trailing 2-1 from the first leg, Sudan pulled off a stunning 4-3 victory in Lagos – despite having Walaadihh Musa sent off on the hour mark.

Nigeria, who had 15 members of the 2015 Under-17 World Cup-winning side in their squad, had been huge favourites.

Elsewhere, Senegal, South Africa and Egypt also qualified for the finals.

Nigeria have enjoyed much success in youth competitions, both in Africa and globally.

They were expected to finish the job at home having earned a one-goal lead from the first leg and boasting a squad that included the likes of Victor Osimhen (pictured), the top scorer from the Under-17 World Cup in Chile.

And they got off to a great start, despite a heavy downpour and wet conditions, when Samuel Chukwueze put the hosts ahead after 15 minutes to make it 1-0 on the day.

Six minutes later, Sudan equalised through Amghd Ahmed but Nigeria again went in front when Bamgboye followed up a cross from Chukwueze and tapped in to make it 2-1.

But Sudan’s dogged determination helped them equalise again through Halid …

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