Paris 2024: Nigeria vs Brazil - In-form Super Falcons forward joins Payne sisters to declare readiness for Olympic battle

Super Falcons stars in training led by the Payne sisters and Echegini. (Photo Credit: Super Falcons/X)

Paris 2024: Nigeria vs Brazil - In-form Super Falcons forward joins Payne sisters to declare readiness for Olympic battle

Izuchukwu Akawor • Izuchukwu Akawor • 10:08 - 25.07.2024

The Payne sisters are not the only Super Falcons players ready for the Paris 2024 Olympic journey as Nigeria take on Brazil.

The Payne sisters may be grabbing the headlines, but they're not the only Super Falcons players ready to make their mark at the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics.

As Nigeria's long wait for a return to the Olympic stage nears its end, a host of the country's top women’s footballers have taken to social media to express their excitement and readiness for the challenge that lies ahead.

Super Falcons star joins Payne sisters in Paris 2024 talk

Led by the Payne sisters, Nicole and Toni, the Super Falcons squad is brimming with confidence as they prepare to face a huge task in Group C, which pits them against reigning world champions Spain, football powerhouse Brazil, and Japan.

And now, Paris Saint-Germain's latest signing, Jennifer Echegini, has added her voice to the growing chorus of Super Falcons stars eager to make their mark on the world stage.

Toni and Nicole Payne sporting Nigeria's kit for the Paris 2024.
Toni and Nicole Payne sporting Nigeria's kit for the Paris 2024.

Echegini, who will don the famous number 11 shirt for Nigeria, took to Instagram to simply declare: "Olympic ready."

The 23-year-old attacker is just one of several Super Falcons players to have expressed their excitement ahead of the team's opening clash against Brazil later today.

Jennifer Echegini is ready to represent Nigeria at Paris 2024.
Jennifer Echegini is ready to represent Nigeria at Paris 2024. (Photo Credit: Echegini/IG)

Defender Michelle Alozie, who is set to make her Olympic debut, was overjoyed to secure her spot on the Nigeria squad, taking to social media to celebrate her "life-changing achievement."

Randy Waldrum's side are making their first appearance at the Olympics since 2008, and they'll be desperate to make up for lost time as they take on some of the world's top teams in Paris.

This is what it means to Michelle Alozie as she makes her Olympics debut.

The match against Brazil promises to be a tantalising encounter, with both sides boasting a wealth of talent and a rich history in the women's game.

And with the Super Falcons stars leading the charge on social media, it's clear that Nigeria's players are ready to seize their moment and make history on the grandest stage of all.

Pulse Sports Nigeria will be on hand to bring you all the pre-match and post-match reactions as the Super Falcons look to make a statement starting against the mighty Brazil later today.

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