Nigeria Coach Stephen Keshi, who is working without a contract, suffered a blow

Nigeria Coach Stephen Keshi, who is working without a contract, suffered a blow

Stephen Keshi suffer shock defeat to Sudan

Defending African champions Nigeria fell to a shock 1-0 defeat away to Sudan to slump to the bottom of Group A in African Cup of Nations qualifying.

A goal from Bakri Almadina just before half-time gave Sudan a famous victory in Khartoum.

The Super Eagles desperately needed a win to kick-start their campaign, after suffering a shock home defeat by Congo Brazzaville and an away draw with South Africa in their opening Group A matches.

Coach Stephen Keshi, who is working without a contract, suffered a blow before a ball had even been kicked when Victor Moses was forced to withdraw because of a thigh injury.