Abdel Raouf was the star of the game, scoring two crucial goals in the second half to secure a vital win for Sudan at the Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar City. Nigeria started the game with a lot of energy, but were unable to create any real scoring opportunities for themselves. The Sudanese goalkeeper, Mohamed Abooja, made some impressive saves to keep his team in the lead.

The West Africans thought they had taken the lead in the 22nd minute when Anthony Ijoma scored, but the goal was ruled out due to offside. Just three minutes later, Sudan took the lead when Yagoub's shot hit the post and deflected off Leonard Ngenge into the net. Ngenge made another mistake in the 43rd minute, handling the ball in the box, and Sudan was awarded a penalty. Captain Walieldin Khdir converted the penalty, giving his team a 2-0 lead at halftime.

At halftime, Nigeria's coach, Eric Chelle, made some changes to his lineup, bringing on Steven Manyo, Jabbar Malik, and Vincent Temitope to try and spark a comeback. However, Sudan responded by scoring two more goals, one in the 55th minute and another seven minutes later. The final scoreline left Nigeria facing tough questions about their team's structure, selection, and performance at the tournament.

Sudan now faces Senegal in a crucial match that could see them qualify for the next round with a draw, depending on Congo's result. Nigeria, on the other hand, will meet Congo in their final group match with only pride to play for.