CAFWOQ: NFF calls for massive fan support for Nigeria vs South Africa clash

General Secretary of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Dr Mohammed Sanusi has urged Nigerians in Abuja and its environs to troop out in large numbers to the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja to support Nigeria on Friday.

Nigeria will take on the Banyana Banyana of South Africa in a crucial first leg of their last qualifying round for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, and the return leg in Pretoria at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium on April 9.

The Nine-time African champions emerged as Africa’s top team at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand eight months ago, unbeaten in regulation time before exiting at the Round of 16 courtesy of a penalty shootout defeat by England.

However, they have not participated in the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament since 2008 when the Super Falcons lost all three matches in the group phase in China.

“The NFF is calling on Nigerians from all over the Federal Capital Territory and the neighbouring states,” Sanusi told media.

“Indeed from all over Nigeria, to come out in their tens of thousands to cheer the Super Falcons to victory in the match against South Africa.

“This is a big match by all standards. We are appealing to our people to come en masse and support the Super Falcons.

“It is important for us to get a big win here to be in good stead before flying to South Africa. A handsome win here will bolster our ladies with the confidence and mentality to overcome in Pretoria.”