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After a 16-year absence, Nigeria’s Super Falcons are returning to the Olympic Games again.
They face a daunting task in their opening group game against Brazil’s women’s national team on Thursday in Bordeaux.
The fixture brings together two continental powerhouses, with the Super Falcons dominating Africa with nine titles.
Brazil, on their part, have won eight out of nine Copa América championships, making them the most successful women’s national team in South America.
Nigeria’s best performance in the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament was in Athens 20 years ago, where they finished sixth after reaching the quarterfinals.
In contrast, Brazil has enjoyed more success at the Olympics, winning silver twice.
The Super Falcons last faced Brazil at the 2008 Olympics, suffering a 3-1 defeat in Beijing.
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However, the Nigerian team looks more promising this time; aiming to give the South Americans a run for their money.
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