Paris 2024: Super Falcons can still qualify - Olympic gold winner

Paris 2024: Super Falcons can still qualify - Olympic gold winner

Hassan Abdulsalam 08:28 - 29.07.2024

An Olympic gold medalist has urged Nigerians to support the Super Falcons, maintaining that the team can still progress to the next round.

Former Nigerian international Dosu Joseph has urged fans to remain optimistic about the Super Falcons' chances of qualifying for the knockout stages of the Paris 2024 Olympic Women's Football tournament, despite their 1-0 defeat to Spain.

Nigeria Super Falcons in action against Spain. (Photo Credit: Justina Aniefiok/X)
Nigeria Super Falcons in action against Spain. (Photo Credit: Justina Aniefiok/X)

Following the narrow loss, which left the Super Falcons at the bottom of Group C, Joseph expressed his continued belief in the team's ability to progress.

"It's been tough for the Super Falcons after playing Brazil and Spain. The team narrowly lost to both teams, but I am still confident that it's not yet over for them," Dosu told Complete Sports

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Emphasizing the mathematical possibility of qualification, Joseph highlighted, "There is still an outside chance for the team to qualify if they get a positive result against Japan, who are currently on three points. It will be wrong to write off the team."

Dosu's message serves as a rallying cry for the Super Falcons and their fans. With one group stage match remaining against Japan, the team will need to dig deep and secure a positive result to keep their Olympic dreams alive.

Super Falcons line up against Brazil

Nigeria's Super Falcons put up a formidable defensive display that frustrated the reigning world champions for much of the game.

However, a moment of brilliance from Alexia Putellas in the 84th minute shattered Nigeria's hopes.

The Spanish captain's stunning free-kick proved to be the decisive goal. Despite trailing, the Super Falcons launched a desperate late assault, with substitute Chinwedu Ihezuo coming close to equalising.

Unfortunately, the forward's effort was unsuccessful, leaving Nigeria to rue missed opportunities.

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