Banyana Banyana defender, Noko Matlou, believes they have an edge over the Super Falcons in the final round of the qualifying series for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Matlou stated that their recent victories over Nigeria give them an advantage.
Banyana Banyana of South Africa defender, Noko Matlou , believes they have an edge over the Super Falcons when they clash in the winner-takes-all final round of the qualifying series for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games . South Africa and Nigeria will slug it out in the final round of the qualifiers with Super Falcons hosting the first leg at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abuja. And Matlou said their recent victories over the Super Falcons have given them the advantage going into the game.
“We played Nigeria a few times, and we won the last four. I believe we have a chance to qualify for the Olympics, I do believe we will qualify,” said Matlou. Also looking forward to a successful outing against Nigeria, Banyana Banyana Coach, Desire Ellis, said the clash between the two rivals would be a do-or-die affai
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