National Teams
Paris 2024 Olympics: Time and where to watch Nigeria vs Japan

By Monsurah Olatunji
The Nigeria women’s national team, will seek to get back on track when they face reigning Asian Cup champions Japan on Wednesday, July 31, 2024.
The match is scheduled for 4 PM Nigerian time and will be held at Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes, France.
Match Preview
The Super Falcons will be chasing their first points in this crucial encounter against the 2011 World Cup champions.
Nigeria has suffered narrow 1-0 defeats in their previous matches against Brazil and Spain, leaving them at the bottom of Group C with zero points.
Despite these setbacks, the nine-time African champions have displayed glimpses of their potential and are determined to redeem their image against Japan.
Japan, on the other hand, has shown resilience, coming from behind to beat Brazil 2-1 in their last match.
This victory places them third in the group with three points and a goal difference of zero, following their opening game defeat to Spain.
Japan aims to complete their collection of FIFA women’s football titles, having previously won the World Cup and the Asian Cup.
Group C Dynamics
The group standings are delicately poised. Both Brazil and Japan have three points and a goal difference of zero.
For Nigeria to advance to the knockout stage, they must secure a win against the technically skilled but potentially less physically dominant Nadeshiko by at least two goals. This will ensure their progression to the next round.
Match Details
- Date: July 31, 2024
- Time: 4 PM Nigerian time
- Venue: Stade de la Beaujoire, Nantes, France
- Broadcast: DStv, Startime, Gotv, and free-to-air channels
The Super Falcons are in a must-win situation to keep their Olympic dreams alive.
With their backs against the wall, they will need to summon their best performance to overcome Japan and secure a spot in the knockout stages.
Fans can catch the action live on various broadcast platforms, as the match promises to be a thrilling encounter.