National Teams
Spain vs Nigeria Preview: Super Falcons set for redemption against world champions
By Wale Mustapha
The Nigeria women’s national team is gearing up for a pivotal encounter against Spain in the second round of the group stage at the 2024 Olympic Games.
This highly anticipated match is set to take place on Sunday, July 28, at 6 pm Nigerian time, at the Stade de la Beaujoire – Louis Fonteneau in Nantes.
This fixture marks the first-ever meeting between the two teams in a women’s football tournament, making it a historic occasion.
The Super Falcons enter the match following a narrow defeat to Brazil in their opening game, a contest that was evenly matched but saw Nigeria unable to capitalize on their chances.
To keep their playoff hopes alive, the Super Falcons must secure points against Spain in this crucial match. Nigeria has participated in the Olympics three times, with their best finish being a quarter-final appearance in 2004.
The West Africans are seeking to win their first Olympic medal, and they’ll need added strength, focus, determination, and precision to overcome the World Cup-winning Spanish team.
Spain, meanwhile, started their 2024 Olympic campaign with a comeback victory over Japan, winning 2-1. A positive result against Nigeria would guarantee Spain a place in the 2024 Olympic playoffs, a significant milestone in their first Olympic appearance.
The Spanish team, led by head coach Montserrat Tomé—the first woman to hold the position—aims to guide her team to gold.
The match in Nantes holds significant stakes for both sides, especially for the Super Falcons, who must avoid defeat to maintain their hopes of reaching the knockout stage.
The stage is set for an exciting and intense match between two talented teams, each driven by their own motivations and goals.
