The Super Falcons of Nigeria lost their Group C match against Spain by 1-0 on Sunday evening.
The game was the second for both sides in the ongoing Paris 2024 Women’s Olympic Football tournament in France.
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Spain’s Alexia Putellas secured the victory with an 85th-minute direct free kick, which caught Nigeria’s goalkeeper, Nnadozie, off guard.
With the win, La Roja have cemented a place in the quarterfinals of the tourney with a match left to face Brazil on Wednesday.
The Falcons had their chances but failed to convert any as team captain, Rasheedat Ajibade, lost a one-on-one chance at goal.
Tonight’s loss puts the Falcons at the bottom of the table with zero points, having lost their first match by 1-0 to Brazil.
Nigeria’s next game will be against Japan on Wednesday as the chances of qualification remain slim.
Quadri Olaitan is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering news, public affairs, and human-interest stories.
