Spain 1 Nigeria 0: Five observations from Super Falcons' loss to La Roja despite strong defensive showing
Published: July 28, 2024
Nigeria's hope of progressing to the quarterfinals of the 2024 Olympics is in jeopardy after a 1-0 defeat to Spain on Sunday evening courtesy of a a cross-shot goal from a free-kick by Alexia Putellas With the defeat, Nigeria remain bottom of Group C with zero point, after losing their opening two games. A...
2024 Olympics Spain 1 Nigeria 0: Putellas cross-shot goal enough for world champions to beat Super Falcons
Published: July 28, 2024
The Super Falcons suffered a second consecutive loss in the Paris 2024 Olympics, losing 1-0 to Spain on Sunday night at the Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes, France. Coach Randy Waldrum made two changes to the side that started against Brazil as Jennifer Echegini and Chinwendu Ihezuo dropped to the bench for Esther O...
Confirmed Super Falcons starting XI v Spain: Oshoala, Abiodun, Okoronkwo in; Kanu on the bench again 
Published: July 28, 2024
Nigeria manager Randy Waldrum has announced his starting lineup for his side's 2024 Olympic Games match against world champions Spain at the Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes, the venue of the Super Eagles' 3-2 win over Spain in the 1998 World Cup, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. After suffering a loss in their...
'We can compete with anyone' - Toni Payne evokes memories of Super Eagles shock win over Spain in Nantes
Published: July 28, 2024
Speaking ahead of Nigeria's must-not-lose match against world champions Spain on Sunday, former Sevilla midfielder Toni Payne made it clear that the Super Falcons can go toe-to-toe with any national team in the world.   Toni Payne's statements evoked memories of the Super Eagles' shock 3-2 win over Spai...
Super Falcons dazzler namechecks two good players in Spain squad, labels Barcelona alum Oshoala a legend
Published: July 27, 2024
Super Falcons dazzler Gift Monday has namechecked two good players in Spain women's national team squad ahead of Sunday's showdown between the African powerhouse and world champions at Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau (Nantes). Monday knows a thing or two about La Roja as she is on the books of Spani...
'A great goalkeeper' - Legendary Brazil forward Marta hails Super Falcons star Chiamaka Nnadozie 
Published: July 26, 2024
Legendary Brazil forward Marta has lauded Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie for her performance during the 2024 Olympic Games clash between the two continental powerhouses on Thursday evening All eyes were on Marta as the two countries stepped out on to the Stade Matmut-Atlantique (Bordeaux) turf for their ...
'Truly unforgettable' - Super Falcons midfielder Abiodun honoured to chat with queen of football Marta
Published: July 26, 2024
Super Falcons midfielder Deborah Abiodun shared her cherished moments on the pitch with Brazilian legend Marta after Nigeria's defeat in the Paris 2024 Olympics.  Dubbed the queen of football by the Confederation of Brazilian Football, Marta could have equaled the all-time Olympic Games highest goalscoring r...
Super Falcons player ratings: Ajibade Brazilian flair, a tale of two Paynes, Alozie reputation intact, Echegini not herself 
Published: July 25, 2024
The Super Falcons lost by a solitary goal to Brazil in their opening matchday in the Paris 2024 Olympics. Allnigeriasoccer.com runs the rule over the Nigerian players in action.   The starters Goalkeeper  Chiamaka Nnadozie: She couldn't do anything to prevent the goal but was decent throughout the gam...
2024 Olympics Nigeria 0 Brazil 1: Five observations from Super Falcons narrow defeat to Selecao
Published: July 25, 2024
Nigeria, on Thursday evening, began their 2024 Olympics campaign with a narrow loss to Brazil's Selecao. The Nigerian team was defeated 1-0 by Brazil, with the only goal of the match being scored by Gabi Nunesfrom an assist by Marta in the 37th minute. Allnigeriasoccer.com provides five observations from the...
2024 Olympics Nigeria 0 Brazil 1: Gabi Nunes unstoppable strike gives Selecao win against Super Falcons
Published: July 25, 2024
The Super Falcons lost 1-0 to Brazil in their opening match at the Paris 2024 Olympics which was played at the Matmut Atlantique Stadium in Bordeaux  on Thursday evening. Nigeria suffered an injury scare early on when it was feared that Michelle Alozie had twisted her ankle but was fit to go on. Rasheedat Ajibad...
Showdown in Bordeaux: Brazil coach shares six things that have impressed him about Super Falcons team 
Published: July 25, 2024
Speaking ahead of his side's 2024 Olympic Games Group C match with Nigeria at Stade Matmut-Atlantique (Bordeaux), Brazil coach Arthur Elias shared six things that make the Super Falcons a difficult team to play against. The South American giants are eager to make a strong impression at the Olympic Games, after...
2024 Olympics Nigeria v Brazil: Match preview, what to expect, key players, venue and kickoff time
Published: July 24, 2024
The Super Falcons will start their Paris 2024 Olympics campaign with a clash against heavyweights Brazil, on Thursday evening. The Nigerian ladies haven't qualified for the competition since 2008 but have been handed a tough task on their return. They have been grouped alongside the Seleção, world champions...
Okoye wants to displace Nwabali as Super Eagles no. 1; speaks on Osimhen's transfer imbroglio
Published: July 23, 2024
Speaking in a recent interview, Maduka Okoye spoke about Victor Osimhen's transfer imbroglio and also expressed his intention to displace Stanley Nwabali as Super Eagles first choice goalkeeper. It is no news that Paris Saint-Germain are interested in grabbing Osimhen's signature and the lanky striker is als...
Search for a new Super Eagles coach: Who is afraid of Emmanuel Amuneke? 
Published: July 22, 2024
As the stalemate and hiatus extend almost endlessly on the saga of a search for the next coach of the Super Eagles by thingumabobs in Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), I make bold to ask them: Who is afraid of Emmanuel Amuneke?  However, as I ask this ominous question today, I must also lambaste myself for not hav...
'He's calm and calculative' - Ex-Flying Eagles GK chooses who is better between Nwabali and Okoye 
Published: July 22, 2024
Former Flying Eagles goalkeeper Kola Ige has given his perspective on who should be Nigeria's number one goalkeeper between Maduka Okoye and Stanley Nwabali.  This debate comes after both goalkeepers have shown impressive performances in their respective careers. Stanley Nwabali has been the preferred choice...