2024 Olympics: Oshoala, Ajibade lead Falcons attack against Spain

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Star striker, Asisat Oshoala has been named in the Super Falcons’ squad to face Spain in their second match in the Paris 2024 Women’s Olympic Football tournament.

The Falcons will hope to earn their first win at the Stade de la Beaujoire, Nantes, France on Sunday.

Here is the official lineup:

NIGERIA

16. Nnadozie (GK)

3. Ohale

5. Okeke

6. Okoronkwo

10. Ucheibe

7. Payne

8. Oshoala

13. Abiodun

15. Ajibade (C)

14. Demehin

2. Alozie

SPAIN

13. Coll (GK)

2. Batlle

4. Paredes

14. Alexandri

5. Hernandez

6. Bonmati

3. Abelleira

11. Putellas

17. Garcia

9. Paralluelo

8. Caldentey

The Falcons lost 1-0 to Brazil in their opening game, courtesy of Gabi Nunes’ spectacular goal after 38 minutes.

She dashed into the box before she let fly an unstoppable shot into the roof net.

Nigeria created some decent chances, however, their undoing was that they failed to put any away.

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