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Nigeria vs Brazil: Time and where to watch Super Falcons 1st 2024 Olympics game

Time and where to watch the Super Falcons of Nigeria's 1st 2024 Olympics game against Brazil.
Time and where to watch the Super Falcons of Nigeria's 1st 2024 Olympics game against Brazil.
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Nigerian football fans have no other thoughts than the Super Falcons because the Olympics in Paris in 2024 are rapidly approaching.

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We are coming closer to two weeks of the greatest women's football as the tournament is just a few days away.

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The Nigerian Super Falcons begin their Olympic journey against Brazil on July 25th in Group C.

Preview and History of Nigeria vs Brazil

Brazil defeated Nigeria 1-3 in their previous matchup at the 2008 Olympics, and Nigeria will be seeking revenge.

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With Brazil, Spain, and Japan in their challenging group, Nigeria will need to perform at their absolute best to advance to the knockout stages.

Nigeria did well enough in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup to get to the knockout stages.

Super Falcons players celebrating || Imago

They overcame Australia and even kept England at bay until the penalty shoots.

Nigeria has not lost a competitive match since the World Cup, paving the way for their return to the Olympics.

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Super Falcons players preparing for the Olympics || Imago

Super Falcons of Nigeria Olympic 2024 team

Goalkeepers: Chiamaka Nnadozie, Tochukwu Oluehi.

Defenders: Osinachi Ohale, Oluwatosin Demehin, Michelle Alozie, Nicole Payne, Chidinma Okeke.

Midfielders: Deborah Abiodun, Halimatu Ayinde, Christy Ucheibe, Jennifer Echegini, Toni Payne.

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Forwards: Rasheedat Ajibade, Esther Okoronkwo, Asisat Oshoala, Uchenna Kanu, Chiwendu Ihezuo, Chinonyerem Macleans.

Brazil's Olympic 2024 team

Goalkeepers: Lorena, Tainá

Defenders: Tarciane, Rafaelle, Thais Ferreira, Antônia, Tamires, Yasmin.

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Midfielders: Ana Vitória, Duda Sampaio, Yayá.

Forwards: Adriana, Gabi Nunes, Gabi Portolho, Jheniffer, Kerolin, Marta, Ludmila.

Nigeria and Brazil at the Olympics

At the Olympics, any team may make an impact, and many believe that Nigeria's Super Falcons would make things difficult for every side in Group C.

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They defeated Australia in the World Cup and played out a draw against Canada and the Republic of Ireland only to fall to England on penalties.

Super Falcons return to the Olympics after a 16-year absence. (Photo Credit: Imago)

Brazil has a history of winning Olympic medals, having taken home gold in 1996 and silver in 2004 and 2008.

Nigeria, nine-time African champions last competed in the Women's Olympic Football Tournament in China in 2008.

The Falcons' final results at the Women's Olympic Football Tournament were 0-1 against Korea Democratic People's Republic, 0-1 against Germany, and 1-3 against Brazil, who went on to win the silver medal.

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Nigeria's most successful Women's Olympic Football Tournament performance occurred in Athens 20 years ago, when the Super Falcons placed sixth after losing in the quarterfinals.

Nigeria Super Falcons heading to the Olympics.
Nigeria Super Falcons heading to the Olympics.

Time and where Super Falcons of Nigeria

Preparing for the Olympics the Super Falcons lost to Canada in a friendly fixture.

The game between Nigeria and Brazil will take place at the Bordeaux Stadium, in France on Thursday July, 25 2024.

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The game will kick off at 6 PM Nigerian time and will be available on Supersport.

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