CHAN 2024: Sudan Coach Kwesi Appiah Clarifies Comments Alleged As Dig at Eric Chelle
- Sudan coach Kwesi Appiah is unhappy over remarks attributed to him by the media about his colleague
- Appiah led the Falcons of Jediane to eliminate the Super Eagles from the 2024 Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) in a 4-0 win on Tuesday night, August 12
- The Ghanaian post-match comments generated reactions, forcing the legend to clear the air
Sudan humiliated Nigeria by 4-0 in the second match of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) on August 12.
The result means the Super Eagles B have been eliminated from the tournament, facing Congo on Tuesday, August 19.
Nigeria failed to score a goal in two matches and conceded five goals, as they lost their first match to Senegal.
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I respect my colleagues - Appiah
Sudan coach Kwesi Appiah has debunked news making rounds about disrespecting Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle.
According to RG, the Black Stars legend emphasised that he was misquoted by some sections of the media about Nigeria's performance at the Championship.
The Asante Kotoko legend said some part of his interview was picked, but the follow-up answers were neglected.
The one-time AFCON winner said he does not like granting interviews because of scenarios happening in the CHAN. He said:
"One of the problems I have with the media is that they ask a question and follow-up questions, allowing the coach to answer them. I don't expect the journalist to pick some part of it and then use it, that is not being fair to the coaches.
"The question I answered from the journalist was how I saw the Nigerian team, and my response; Super Eagles are a very good team. The defence is good, the midfield is fantastic, but normally when they get up front, that us where they find it difficult to score.
"The next question they asked me was how they solved that problem, and I said, if your defence is good, your midfield is good, then it is a matter of the coach trying to see how best they can make sure they are able to finish the attack.
"Most of the time, that's why I don't like doing interviews. And, once you do it, people try to create some controversies."
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Appiah shifts focus to match against Senegal
Sudan coach Kwesi Appiah said his team will come out against Senegal in their third match on Tuesday, August 19.
According to CAF, the former Ghana coach said his side is going to play attacking football when they face the reigning champion. He said:
“Senegal is a big team, and we can’t underrate them. It’s not going to be a walkover. We’ll need to make sure we fight till the end of the game.”
Chelle reacts to Super Eagles' loss to Sudan
Legit.ng earlier reported that Super Eagles manager Eric Chelle has reacted to his team B’s elimination from the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) after a 4-0 defeat to Sudan.
Chelle turned up at his post-match conference visibly distraught and yet again said that his team lost because of too many mistakes.
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