The Nigerian Super Falcons have been disqualified from the 2024 Olympics women’s football competition in Paris, Ogasabi reports 9am news. In a Breaking news development, their elimination was confirmed after they lost their final Group C match against Japan with a score of 3-1 on Wednesday. This defeat marks a disappointing end for the Super Falcons, led by head coach Randy Waldrum, who finished the tournament with zero points. They conceded five goals and scored only one, placing them last in their group.
9am news Nigeria reports that the Super Falcons needed a decisive victory over Japan to advance from the group stage. Specifically, they required at least a three-goal margin to secure second place or qualify among the top two third-place teams. Unfortunately, they fell short of this goal. The match started poorly, with Japan’s Hamano Maika scoring in the 22nd minute. Soon after, Tanaka Mina doubled Japan’s lead, slipping the ball past Nigeria’s goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie.
Goal Scoring Opportunities
In a moment of hope, Jennifer Echegini scored just before halftime, delivering Nigeria’s only goal of the tournament. The PSG striker struck a powerful shot from outside the box, following a skillful give-and-go with Asisat Oshoala, beating Japan’s goalkeeper, Yamashita Ayaka. Despite this brief surge, the Super Falcons couldn’t sustain their momentum. Japan quickly regained their two-goal advantage just before the break, with Kitagawa Hikaru sealing their victory with a perfectly timed free-kick that sailed past Nnadozie. This Breaking news highlights a heartbreaking end to Nigeria’s Olympic journey.
After a 16-year absence from the Olympics, Nigeria’s return to the 2024 Games was marked by disappointment. This marked the Super Falcons fourth Olympics appearance, following previous qualifications in 2000, 2004, and 2008. Despite the outcome, 9am news Nigeria emphasizes that the team’s participation revitalized Nigerian women’s football on the international stage.
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