Super Falcons Gear Up for Crucial Olympic Qualifier Against South Africa

The Super Falcons of Nigeria are set to depart the country on Sunday night for the crucial return leg of their 2024 Olympic Games qualifier against South Africa.

The team, along with their officials, will travel to South Africa via the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. With Nigeria holding a narrow 1-0 advantage from the first leg, all eyes are on their performance in the upcoming match.

Scheduled to take place in Pretoria on Tuesday, the reverse fixture holds immense importance as the overall winners will secure one of Africa’s two tickets for the women’s football event at Paris 2024.

Meanwhile, the Copper Queens of Zambia and the Atlas Lionesses of Morocco are vying for the remaining ticket, intensifying the competition across the continent.

For the Super Falcons, this qualifier represents a significant opportunity to return to the Olympic stage after a 16-year absence, with their last appearance dating back to the 2008 Beijing Olympics in China.