Nigeria vs Canada friendly: Ajibade leads Super Falcons to stretch as Olympic Camp in Sevilla bubbles

The Super Falcons of Nigeria begin their campaign for 1st Olympics in 16 years stretching ahead of a friendly against Canada.

With the majority of the invited players in camp, the Super Falcons of Nigeria have officially begun their preparations for their first appearance in the Women's Olympic Football Tournament in sixteen years. Their camp is located in the city of Jerez de la Frontera, outside of Sevilla.

Twelve players showed up for breakfast on Monday, and by Monday afternoon, two more were anticipated at the team's Hotel Barceló Montecastillo Golf & Resort.

The first-choice goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, and team captain, Rasheedat Ajibade, lead the group of players already in camp.

Goalie Tochukwu Oluehi, defenders Nicole Payne and Chidinma Okeke, midfielders Toni Payne, Deborah Abiodun, Jennifer Echegini, and striker Esther Okoronkwo are among the others.

Goalie Morufa Ademola and forward Gift Monday, the backup players, are also present for training.

On Monday afternoon, Osinachi Ohale and Michelle Alozie, the squad's defenders, were expected at the team hotel.

Super Falcons to face Canada

On Wednesday, July 17, in a training match in Sevilla, the nine-time African champions—who last competed in the Women's Olympic Football Tournament in China in 2008—will face the defending Olympic winners, Canada.

The women from Canada won the gold medal in Tokyo three years ago, defeating their Swedish opponents 3-2 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in normal and extra time.

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.

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.

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