Coming off an EFL defeat to Brighton, United put up a brilliant performance to grab all three points at Old Trafford, pushing Arsenal behind.
Chukwueze and Bruno Onyemaechi missed from the spot during the penalty shootout against hosts Morocco.
In the round of 16, Senegal secured a 3-1 win over Sudan to progress to the quarterfinals.
Chelle emphasised that his squad practised penalties at every training session during the tournament.
Nigerian fans expressed strong displeasure with Laryea’s officiating, claiming his decisions were biased in favour of the host nation.
Calls for Chelle to remain as the Super Eagles’ gaffer have grown significantly following the quality of football Nigeria has played in Morocco.
It is an opportunity for either Egypt or Nigeria to salvage something from their campaigns at the tournament following semi-final heartbreaks.
The draws were conducted in Morocco on Thursday.
Stakeholders have said that the qualifiers for the Qatar 2026 Golf Tournament, tagged the Sun Open 2026, scheduled for the Ibadan Golf Club, would spotlight young golfers.
“Make una go interview referee,” was the retort of one of Nigeria’s Super Eagles players after losing to the hosts, Morocco, on penalties.
