African champions, Nigeria, were stunned 0-1 by Sudan in a 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match in Khartoum on Saturday.
Nigeria nearly got their noses in front in the 11th minute after a beautiful ball from the midfield by John Obi Mikel found Ahmed Musa whose cross into the Sudanese box was met by Nosa Igiebor's effort which came off the post.
Efe Ambrose and Mikel also had a pop at the Sudanese goal in quick succession in the 13th minute as Nigeria grew in confidence after a nervous start.
Sudan's claim for a penalty was waved away after Tahir's charge at goal whipped off Ambrose's shoulder.
The Falcons of Jediane kept the Nigerian defence on their toes for a long stretch and Tahir's effort in the 29 minute just flashed over the bar as Vincent Enyeama looked to have had it covered.
Sudan got their noses in front in the 43rd minute after great work from the right side and Babeker Bakri buried his header past Enyeama for their first goal of the final qualifying series.
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