2024 Olympics: Falcons qualification slim after 1-0 loss to Spain

The Super Falcons of Nigeria lost their Group C match against Spain by 1-0 on Sunday evening.

The game was the second for both sides 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, which caught Nigeria’s goalkeeper, Nnadozie, off guard.

With the win, La Roja have cemented a place in the quarterfinals of the tourney with a match left to face Brazil on Wednesday.

The Falcons had their chances but failed to convert any as team captain, Rasheedat Ajibade, lost a one-on-one chance at goal.

Tonight’s loss puts the Falcons at the bottom of the table with zero points, having lost their first match by 1-0 to Brazil.

Nigeria’s next game will be against Japan on Wednesday as the chances of qualification remain slim.

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