Spain women’s national team coach Montserrat Tomé has named two Nigerian players to look out for when they face the Super Falcons.
The Super Falcons of Nigeria are set to face World Cup winner Spain in the second game of their Olympic fixture after losing to Brazil in the opening game.
Spain, who already secured three points in their first game against Japan will face a difficult task against the wounded Super Falcons.
Head coach Montserrat has sounded a wary message to Spanish players, highlighting two Super Falcons stars that could cause problems.
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Spain coach sounds warning
The best players in Nigeria have been named by the head coach of the Spain women's national team, Montserrat Tomé.
According to Marca, Montserrat Tomé said, “They are a physically very strong rival, who will take everything to individual and physical duels. It will be very different from Japan because they will let us play less.
“We have studied them well and I would highlight that they play a lot on the left side, where there is an Ajibade that we know well, and that they have a goalkeeper, Nnadozie, who has a fairly long serve and is quite good.”
Tomé is also keeping a close check on Paris FC goalkeeper Nnadozie because she thinks the player initiates attacks with her kicks.
The Super Falcons will be the underdogs once more after losing to Brazil 1-0 in a close game on Thursday in Bordeaux.
Nigeria had several standout players despite the defeat, including midfielder Deborah Abiodun, striker Rasheedat Ajibade, defender Oluwatosin Demehin, and goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie.
However, coach Montserrat is aware of the challenge her team face from the nine-time African champions before their match on Sunday.