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The Super Falcons of Nigeria are on a mission to secure their ticket to the 2024 Olympics in Paris, starting with a crucial clash against South Africa.
The fixture, set to take place at the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja, is the first leg of a doubleheader that will decide which team represents Africa at the Olympic Games.
With the stakes high and the fixture promising to be a thrilling encounter, coach of the Nigerian team, Randy Waldrum, is confident in his side's ability to secure qualification for the showpiece event in Paris.
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FootballIn an interview with NFF TV ahead of the crucial match, the 67-year-old coach expressed confidence in his team's ability to secure victory against Bayana Bayana.
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"We're focused on reaching Paris. The players understand the challenge ahead. It's time to qualify for the Olympics after a long time," Waldrum said.
Highlighting the quality of his players, he added,
"This team is exceptional. The talent and depth we saw in Australia [FIFA Women’s World Cup] against some of the best teams in the world make us believe we can continue to progress and become a major force on the world stage. This team is special, and we have the potential to be among the best teams in the world."
The upcoming double-header clash between these two African powerhouses is even more intense, considering the Super Falcons have not secured a victory against Bayana Bayana since their penalty shootout win at the 2018 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final in Ghana.
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FootballIn news related to the men's national team, Sports Brief reported that Pep Guardiola's longest-serving assistant, Domenec Torrent is listed among top candidates to take over coaching Nigeria.
The 61-year-old, who recently managed Galatasaray in Turkey, is reported to have been chosen by the football federation ahead of Antonio Conceicao and other candidates vying for the role.