Though the Super Falcons are beaming with confidence, nothing suggests the Japanese team will be easy to trample upon.
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If indeed coach Randy Waldrum’s ladies get the job done against the Japanese, they stand the chance of earning a place in the quarter-finals, albeit as one of the two best third-placed teams heading into that stage.In a 2004 Women’s Olympic Football Tournament match in Piraeus, Greece, the Super Falcons defeated Japan 1-0, with Vera Okolo’s goal earning Nigeria a crucial victory.
It’s essential to acknowledge that news production incurs expenses, and we take pride in never placing our stories behind a prohibitive paywall.Ajibade, Asisat Oshoala and Chinwendu Ihezuo were all guilty of missing gilt-edged opportunities that came their way in the game against world champions Spain on Sunday.
The Asian giants lost 2-1 to Spain in their opening game but bounced back to beat Brazil by the same margin.
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