LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Nigeria’s Super Falcons have qualified for the Olympic Games following a hard-fought goalless draw against Banyana Banyana in Pretoria.
The Falcons advanced to the Paris 2024 Olympics with a 1-0 aggregate scoreline after defeating South Africa’s women’s team in the first leg of the final qualifying round in Abuja last week.
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Rasheedat Ajibade’s lone goal in the previous game ensured Nigeria’s participation in the Olympic Games for the first time in 16 years, set to take place later this year in France.
The falcons prevented Desiree Ellis’ side from scoring in the second leg played in South Africa, securing their Olympic ticket.
Super Falcons will face Spain, Brazil and Japan in Group C of the Olympics Games.