The Super Eagles stumbled in their opening match of the biennial African showpiece, falling 1-0 to defending champions Senegal.
With the fiercely contested clash heading for a goalless draw at the Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar City, Christian Gomis’ 75th-minute strike separated both teams.
Eric Chelle’s men will be aiming for their first victory of the competition when they take on the Falcons of Jediane, led by Ghanaian tactician James Kwesi Appiah.
For the CECAFA (East & Central Africa) side, the aim will be to secure their first win of the competition for locally based professionals, having settled for a 1-1 draw against Congo in their opening fixture.
When is the game?
The match between Sudan and Nigeria is scheduled for 18:00 (West African Time) on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
What channels can I watch the game on?
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 is the clash of the titans?
Amaan Stadium, Zanzibar City
This stadium boasts a seating capacity of approximately 15,000, making it one of the largest stadiums in Zanzibar.
The name “Amaan” means “peace” in Swahili, symbolising unity and harmony; a perfect reflection of a venue that unites people from across the region.
The venue plays a vital role in regional football, regularly hosting matches for local clubs as well as international tournaments like the Council for East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) Cup.
Also, it has served as a venue for qualification matches in continental competitions, cementing its importance in East African football.
In recent years, the stadium has undergone significant renovations to upgrade its facilities and meet international standards. These improvements, which include enhancements to the pitch, seating, and lighting, enable the venue to accommodate larger crowds while providing better amenities for both players and fans.
