Paris 2024 Olympics: Nigeria's Super Falcons kick off gold medal quest with dancing in Spain
Nigeria's Super Falcons have begun their preparations for the Paris 2024 Olympics with their first training session in Spain.
The Falcons have assembled in Seville as they look to make history and capture their first-ever Olympic medal.
Super Falcons assemble in Spain
Leading the team in a video shared on social media was Atletico Madrid star Rasheedat Ajibade, the girl with the blue hair.
The Super Falcons players were seen dancing into training, with midfielder Deborah Abiodun and goalkeeper Tochukwu Oluehi leading the steps.
The Falcons are aiming to go all the way and clinch the gold medal, having never progressed beyond the group stage in their previous two Olympic appearances in 2000 and 2008.
Nigeria, who are making their first Olympic appearance since 2008, have been drawn into a group of death against Brazil, Spain, and Japan.
Their campaign kicks off on July 25 against Brazil in Bordeaux, followed by matches against Spain on July 28 and Japan on July 31 in Nantes.
The Super Falcons will be hoping to make history and bring home the first-ever Olympic gold medal for Nigeria.
𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻👊
— The Super Falcons Show (@Superfalconshow) July 7, 2024
The Super Falcons 🦅🇳🇬 had their first training earlier today in Seville.
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Meanwhile, Super Falcons player Halimatu Ayinde has announced her withdrawal from the Paris 2024 Olympics due to a knee injury.
The Falcons were dealt a devastating blow with the news that the star midfielder Ayinde has been ruled out of the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics due to a devastating knee injury.
The defensive midfielder, who was among the 18-player squad announced by coach Randy Waldrum, has wished her national teammates success while vowing to return stronger.