Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has declared that his team will be gunning for victory against Sudan in their second game of the 2024 African Nations Championship, NigeriaSoccernet.com reports.
The Eagles suffered a 1-0 defeat to defending champions Senegal in their opening fixture and will face Sudan at the Amman Stadium in Zanzibar on Tuesday.
Chelle acknowledged the importance of the game, stating that his team will fight for maximum points to avoid an early exit from the tournament.
A positive result against Sudan is crucial for Nigeria's chances of progressing to the next stage.
"We just want to win this game, our project remains playing with intensity and aggression, and I know it would be difficult for us physically until the last moment. To stay ambitious, we need to win this game against Sudan." Said the Malian tactician.
The match is set to be a high-stakes encounter for both teams, with Nigeria looking to bounce back from their opening defeat.
By Olujimi Dare Ogun