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Live commentary: 2024 Olympics – Japan vs Nigeria – Group C

The Super Falcons of Nigeria are gearing up to face off against Japan in what promises to be a dramatic showdown.

After a tough journey through the tournament, with narrow 1-0 defeats to Brazil and the reigning Women’s World Cup champions Spain, Nigeria finds themselves in a must-win situation.

To secure a spot in the knockout stages as one of the best third-placed teams, they need nothing less than a victory over Japan.

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Ayomide Oguntimehin

Ayomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports journalist and an 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. With a Bachelor's degree in English Language from Adeyemi College of Education and a Master's Degree in School Library and Media Technology from the University of Ibadan, Ayomide is well-prepared to excel in the field.

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  • The match against Japan is not only an opportunity for Nigeria to win but also an opportunity for them to show their fighting spirit and determination to overcome all challenges, which is truly admirable.

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