Nigeria vs South Africa: Super Falcons step up training for Banyana Banyana

Super Falcons of Nigeria step up training for Banyana Banyana South Africa ahead of Olympic qualifiers.

Nigeria vs South Africa: Super Falcons step up training for Banyana Banyana

Tosin Abayomi 17:45 - 03.04.2024

Super Falcons of Nigeria step up training for Banyana Banyana South Africa ahead of Olympic qualifiers.

As they get ready for the first leg of their last-round Olympic qualifying match against Banyana Banyana of South Africa, Nigeria's Super Falcons are full of confidence.

Head coach Randy Waldrum affirmed his faith in the potential of his group, referring to them as a "generational team" possessing the skill and depth necessary to contend with the world's finest.

Waldrum acknowledged the power of the Banyana Banyana despite his optimism.

He emphasized each player's unique skill and methodical approach while reiterating his belief in his own players' capacity to secure the highly sought-after Olympic Games Women's Football ticket.

Super Falcons of Nigeria step up training for Banyana Banyana South Africa ahead of Olympic qualifiers.
Super Falcons of Nigeria step up training for Banyana Banyana South Africa ahead of Olympic qualifiers.

Super Falcons of Nigeria vs Banyana Banyana of South Africa training

Nineteen players had already reported to the Super Falcons camp in Abuja as of Wednesday morning.

Super Falcons of Nigeria step up training for Banyana Banyana South Africa ahead of Olympic qualifiers.
Super Falcons of Nigeria step up training for Banyana Banyana South Africa ahead of Olympic qualifiers.

On the list are Jiwuaku Linda, Monday Gift, Abiodun Deborah, Okeke Chidinma, Oladipo Shukurat, Nnadozie Chiamaka, Ohale Osinachi, Toni Payne, Kanu Uchenna, and Ucheibe Christy.

Ifeoma Onumonu, Michelle Alozie, Nicole Payne, Rinsola Babajide, and Halimatu Ayinde are the others.

Banyana Banyana from South Africa isn't scared by the idea of playing in the humid capital of Nigeria.

Super Falcons of Nigeria step up training for Banyana Banyana South Africa ahead of Olympic qualifiers.
Super Falcons of Nigeria step up training for Banyana Banyana South Africa ahead of Olympic qualifiers.

Nomvula Kgoale, a midfielder, stated that they are ready for the difficult weather and anything else the Super Falcons may throw at them.

The first leg begins at Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja on Friday, and the second leg takes place in South Africa four days later.

Related content

Tags: