By Victor Sadiq
The Super Falcons of Nigeria lost their Group C match against Spain 1-0 on Sunday evening in the ongoing Paris 2024 Women’s Olympic Football tournament in France.
Spain’s Alexia Putellas secured the victory with an 85th-minute direct free kick that caught Nigeria’s goalkeeper, Nnadozie, off guard.
This win ensures La Roja’s place in the quarterfinals, with one match left against Brazil on Wednesday.
The Falcons had their chances but failed to capitalize, including a missed one-on-one opportunity by team captain Rasheedat Ajibade.
Tonight’s loss places the Falcons at the bottom of the table with zero points, following their initial 1-0 defeat to Brazil.
Nigeria’s next game will be against Japan on Wednesday, with their chances of qualification now appearing slim.
