Live commentary: Nigeria vs South Africa – Olympic qualifiers

Nigeria’s Super Falcons are set to clash with South Africa’s Banyana Banyana in the first leg of the final qualifying playoff for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

The Super Falcons boast an impressive legacy in women’s football, having dominated the African Championships and made appearances at every World Cup.

However, South Africa has emerged as a formidable opponent, claiming the WAFCON title in 2022 and showcasing their prowess at the World Cup.

Under the guidance of head coach Desiree Ellis, South Africa’s Banyana Banyana have become a force to be reckoned with, led by star forward Thembi Kgatlana. With an unbeaten streak in their last eight games, they enter the match with confidence.

Despite Nigeria’s formidable reputation and their unbeaten record in their last 12 matches, South Africa poses a significant challenge. Both teams are poised for a fierce battle, with power, talent, and desire on full display.

Follow our live commentary below: 

This post was last modified on April 5, 2024 1:56 pm

Ayomide Oguntimehin

Ayomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports journalist and Editor at Soccernet.ng, with a proven track record in conducting interviews with Super Eagles stars such as William Troost-Ekong, Taiwo Awoniyi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Ademola Lookman, and many others. He has also made a significant impact in breaking transfer news stories. Grounded in video editing, video journalism, social media management, and content strategy, Ayomide brings a wealth of expertise to his work.

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