The Super Falcons will face reigning Olympic champions Canada in a warm up match ahead of the Paris Olympics. Coach Randy Waldrum announced that this tune up game will be played on July 17 in Sevilla, where the nine time African champions will set up their training camp for the summer Games.
Last year, the Super Falcons and Canada played to a 1-1 draw in a group game at the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. For the Paris 2024 Olympics, Nigeria is drawn against world champions Spain, Japan, and Brazil in the first round. Canada, on the other hand, will compete against hosts France, Colombia, and New Zealand.
The Super Falcons will open their Olympic campaign on July 25 against Brazil in Bordeaux.
Editorial
The upcoming friendly between the Super Falcons and Canada offers an invaluable opportunity for Nigeria to gauge their readiness for the Paris Olympics. Facing the reigning Olympic champions will provide a stern test, helping Coach Randy Waldrum and his team identify areas that need fine tuning before the Games.
Drawing against top tier teams like Spain, Japan, and Brazil in the first round of the Olympics means the Super Falcons must be at their best. The friendly against Canada, a team with a formidable track record, will serve as an ideal preparatory match. This encounter will help the players adjust to high intensity competition and develop strategies to counter some of the world’s best teams.
The previous 1-1 draw against Canada at the FIFA Women’s World Cup demonstrates that the Super Falcons can hold their own against strong opponents. Building on that performance, the team can enter the Olympics with confidence and a well honed game plan.
For fans and supporters of Nigerian football, this match is more than just a warm up it’s a preview of the team’s potential and readiness to take on the challenges of the Olympic stage. The Super Falcons have a history of rising to the occasion, and this friendly match is a crucial step in their journey to Olympic glory.
As the team prepares in Sevilla, the focus will be on strengthening their cohesion, tactical execution, and mental resilience. The lessons learned from the match against Canada will be instrumental in shaping their approach for the first round matches against formidable opponents like Brazil.
Did You Know?
- The Super Falcons are the most successful women’s national team in Africa, having won the African Women’s Championship nine times.
- Canada won their first Olympic gold medal in women’s soccer at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
- The Super Falcons have qualified for the Olympic Games three times, with their best performance being a quarterfinal finish in Sydney 2000.
- Nigeria’s opening match against Brazil at the Paris Olympics will be a rematch of the thrilling 3-2 victory Nigeria achieved over Brazil at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
- The Stade Bordeaux, where Nigeria will play Brazil, is a historic venue that has hosted numerous international football matches, enhancing the prestige of the opening game.
