Super Falcons qualify for Olympics -- first time in 16 years

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The Super Falcons of Nigeria have qualified for the women’s football event of the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

Nigeria defeated South Africa 1-0 on aggregate in the final round of qualifiers to book a place at the Games for the first time since 2008. proved historic as the Falcons held on to a pragmatic goalless draw at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Tuesday.Advertisement The Falcons dominated the match in the early stages. They held on to the ball, with the South African attack barely troubling Nigeria’s makeshift centre-back pairing of Christy Ucheibe and Osinachi Ohale.The match settled for a cagey battle in the midfield, with chances few for both teams.Chimaka Nnadozie was a domineering presence in the air as she mopped up the South Africans’ crosses before they escalated into danger for Nigeria.The Falcons will be playing at the Olympics for the fourth time.

 

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