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The first leg will take place at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, on Friday. The reverse fixture is scheduled for the Loftus Versfeld Arena in Pretoria five days later.
Ahead of the Nigeria women's national football team's vital clash against South Africa's Banyana Banyana for a slot at Paris 2024 Olympics, Asisat Oshoala is expected to land in camp on Thursday.
The first leg of the encounter will take place at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, on Friday. The return leg is scheduled for the Loftus Versfeld Arena in Pretoria five days later.
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21:55 - 26.03.2024
Asisat Oshoala missing in top 10 Best women's football players in 2024
The selection considers individual triumphs, on-field dominance, contributions to their teams, and overall impact at both club and national levels in the past year and the ongoing 2023–24 season.
The winner of this two-legged qualifier will secure a spot at the 2024 Olympics women's football tournament in Paris.
Early Arrivals and Debut Call-Up
The Super Falcons camp officially opens on Monday as captain Rasheedat Ajibade, who impressed at the 2023 World Cup, will be among the first players to arrive.
Home-based goalkeeper Linda Jiwuaku and defender Jumoke Alani will also join early, with Alani replacing the injured Ashleigh Plumptre.
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07:28 - 31.03.2024
Alozie's Houston Dash overpowers Oshoala's Bay FC as Nigerian sisters clash in NWSL
Oshoala and Alozie are expected to join the Super Falcons camp for the Olympic Games qualifiers against South Africa's Banyana Banyana.
Newcomer Shukurat Oladipo will be making her debut for the Falcons, veteran goalkeeper Tochukwu Oluehi, Japan-based Chidinma Okeke, and Spain-based forward Gift Monday are expected on Monday.
The rest of the squad are expected to have arrived by Tuesday.
Star Forward Oshoala Arrives Later
The most anticipated arrival is Asisat Oshoala, popularly called "Agba Baller." The USA-based striker, due to her commitments, won't join the camp until Thursday.
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Falcons Seek Revenge and Olympic Qualification
The Super Falcons are highly motivated for this matchup. They haven't beaten Banyana Banyana in regulation time for a long period.
Additionally, they aim to avenge their 2-1 defeat to South Africa in the group stage of the 2023 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, which Banyana Banyana went on to win.
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Naija Stars Abroad: Echegini leads Super Falcons' dominance as Akpom, Dessers & Tella impress
Naija Stars Abroad reviews the performances of Nigerian players abroad, with Super Falcons' Joe Echegini, Chuba Akpom, Cyriel Dessers and Nathan Tella some of the stars of the weekend.
Falcons' Potential Lineup
Nigeria's potential starting lineup could feature goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, a defense with World Cup stars Osinachi Ohale and Michelle Alozie, potentially joined by Okeke and Oladipo.
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19:55 - 31.03.2024
Nigeria vs South Africa: Banyana Banyana arrive Abuja for Olympic qualifier against Super Falcons
While the Super Falcons of Nigeria are yet to open camp, the Banyana Banyana of South Africa arrive in Abuja for Olympic qualifier
The midfield might see the combination of Halimatu Ayinde and Christy Ucheibe alongside the skillful Ajibade and Deborah Abiodun.
Upfront, Esther Okoronkwo and Uchenna Kanu could lead the attack, with options like Gift Monday, Omorinsola Babajide, and Chiwendu Ihezuo providing support.
South Africa's team, comprising 24 players, arrived Abuja on Sunday evening ahead of the double-header with Nigeria.
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