Tag: Paris 2024
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Waldrum calls for investment for the Super Falcons
Super Falcons head coach, Randy Waldrum has charged the Nigeria Football Federation to invest in the team after the disappointing show at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nigeria’s women senior football team lost all of the three group games scoring one and conceding five. Despite the quality and tangent in the team, the…
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Ajibade vows Nigeria will seize opportunities against Spain
Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade has pledged that Nigeria will capitalize on every opportunity in today’s Paris 2024 women’s football tournament, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Randy Waldrum’s side in Group C will clash against Spain, following a narrow loss to Brazil in their opening game. Ajibade acknowledged that the team missed crucial chances against Brazil, but vowed…
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Nigerian Flag Bearer: Asisat Oshoala, other Falcon who undoubtedly deserve the honor in Paris
Profiling Tochukwu Oluehi as one who could have been given the honor of being the Nigerian flag bearer for the 2024 Paris Olympic opening ceremony in last episode has opened door for conversations. Tobi Amusan doing this isn’t a bad option especially for her recent success in Athletics. And considering the fact that the last…
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Paris 2024: Oshoala backs Super Falcons to win Olympic medal
Bay FC forward, Asisat Oshoala is optimistic that the Super Falcons can secure a podium finish at the 2024 Olympic Games, despite being drawn in a challenging group with Spain, Japan, and Brazil, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The nine-time African champions return to the Olympics after a 16-year absence, and Oshoala is confident in their ability to…
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Drama as Super Falcons get entrapped in an elevator
Nigeria’s Super Falcons in their hotel in Bordeaux were stocked in an elevator as they tried to get water for the rest of the team, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The team in preparation for the 2024 Olympics arrived Paris on Thursday before moving to their hotel while they look forward to their first Group C game against…
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Ajibade: Super Falcons eager to make Olympic return
Nigeria’s Super Falcons are relishing the opportunity to return to the Olympic Games after a 16-year absence, captain Rasheedat Ajibade revealed, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The nine time African champions will make their Olympic comeback at the 2024 Paris Games, with veteran goalkeeper Tochukwu Oluehi the only current squad member with prior Olympic experience. “We can’t wait…
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“I’m ready for the challenge” Echegini on her move to PSG
Super Falcons midfielder, Jennifer Echegini on her move to French giant Paris Saint-German Feminines, claimed she it is a tough task but “ready for the challenge,” Nigeriasoccenet.com reports. Echegini joined PSG from Juventus on a three year deal. The 23-year-old scored 10 goals and made one assist in 16 appearances for Juventus last season. Moving…
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Excited Echegini looking forward to Paris 2024
Super Falcons midfielder, Jennifer Echegini has revealed how excited she is as the team prepare for the 2024 Olympics in Paris, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The nine time African champions will for the first time in sixteen be appearing at the gobal festival and are currently camping in Seville. After weeking of training under the watch of…
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Paris 2024: Demehin and Macleans complete the Super Falcons’s camp in Seville
The Super Falcons have confirmed the arrival of all 22 invited players at their training camp in Sevilla, Spain, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Oluwatosin Demehin and Chinonyerem Macleans joined their teammates on Saturday, completing the squad’s assembly. Under the guidance of Randy Waldrum, the team has been preparing in Sevilla since last week for the upcoming 2024…
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Super Falcons’ Camp swells to 20 players ahead of the Olympics
The Super Falcons’ camp has welcomed its latest additions, Uchenna Kanu and Chiwendu Ihezuo, bringing the total number of players to 20, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Only two players, defender Oluwatosin Demehin and forward Chinonyerem Macleans, are yet to arrive at the team’s Hotel Barceló Montecastillo Golf and Resort. With a full camp expected by Friday, head…
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Paris 2024: Alani and Otu join Falcons’ Camp in Spain
Jumoke Alani and Regina Otu have arrived at the Super Falcons’ training camp in Sevilla, Spain, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The duo’s arrival brings the total number of players in camp to 18, as the team prepares for upcoming international engagements. Midfielder Regina Otu was called up to the squad on Tuesday, replacing Halimat Ayinde, who suffered…
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Plumptre griefs over omission, ready to cheer the Falcons in Paris
Super Falcons defender, Ashleigh Plumptre has expressed her grief over missing out on the team’s 2024 Olympics Games despite her return to fitness before time, Nigerasocecernet.com reports. The 26 year-old got injured which made her miss Nigeria’s final Paris Olympics qualifiers against South Africa in April. Plumptre on the back of a successful surgery and physio…
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Paris 2024: Waldrum confident of Super Falcons’ chances at Olympics
Super Falcons head coach Randy Waldrum remains optimistic about his team’s prospects at the 2024 Olympic Games, despite being drawn in a challenging, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Nigeria is Group C alongside Brazil, Japan, and reigning world champions Spain. Waldrum unveiled his squad for the women’s football event on Wednesday, and drew inspiration from the team’s impressive…
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Spain call Omorodion and 21 others for Paris Olympics
Nigerian descent, Samuel Omorodion has been named in Spain’s squad for the football event of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The 20-year-old, spent last season on-loan at Deportivo Alaves registering 8 goals and one assist in 34 league appearances. Omorodion, born in Melilla, Spain, to Nigerian parents will now represent his country…
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Paris’24: NFF reveal choice training camp for Super Falcons
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is planning to set up a training camp in Spain for the Super Falcons as part of their preparations for the 2024 Olympic Games, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The aims to help the team acclimatize to the weather conditions in France by holding the camp in Spain. Randy Waldrum’s squad is set…
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Date, time and venue: Nigeria’s Super Falcons at the Paris 2024 Olympic
Nigeria’s Super Falcons will begin their campaign at the 2024 summer Olympics against Brazil sixteen years after hiatus, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Scheduled for the Stade Matmut-Atlantique in Bordeaux, France, the showdown is slated for Thursday, July 25, with a kick-off time of 6pm. Following their opener, the nine time African champions will square up against the…
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Disheartening: South Africa show despicable hospitality towards Super Falcons
While any footballing affair between Nigeria and South Africa has never been a light take, the South Africa Football Association (SAFA) took the rivalry beyond reasoning, Nigeriasoccernet.com gather. Following the goalless draw between the Banyana Banyana of South Africa and the Super Falcons of Nigeria at the Loftus Versfeld Sodium in Pretoria, coach, Randy Waldrum’s…
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“I believe in the team; we will do well at the Olympics” Oparanozie confident of the Falcons
Former Super Falcons forward, Desire Oparanozie, expresses optimism about Nigeria’s potential impact at the 2024 Olympic Games. Randy Waldrum’s team secured their spot in the women’s football event after a hard-fought victory over African champions South Africa, winning 1-0 on aggregate.l, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Drawn into Group C alongside powerhouse teams Spain, Japan, and Brazil, Oparanozie…
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Paris 2024: Ajibade wants Nigerians to believe in Super Falcons
Skipper Rasheedat Ajibade has called on Nigerians to have confidence in the ability of the Super Falcons to earn a ticket to the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament in France, as the team flies to South Africa on Sunday night for a flaming battle with the Banyana Banyana in Pretoria on Tuesday night. Ajibade’s strike from…