Paris 2024: We'll give our all - Ajibade on Super Falcons must-win game against Japan

Super Falcons of Nigeria, captain Rasheedat Ajibade has revealed that the team will do everything possible to secure qualification against the Nadeshiko of Japan.

Atlético de Madrid Femenino striker and Super Falcons of Nigeria captain Rasheedat Ajibade has spoken about Nigeria's upcoming game against Japan.

The 24-year-old forward who has been a bright spot for the Super Falcons is optimistic about the chances of Nigeria qualifying for the quarterfinals of the ongoing Paris 2024 Olympics.

Ajibade on Super Falcons vs Japan qualification

Nine-time African champions managed to hold out against world champions Spain for eighty-five minutes before giving up the one goal that gave the Europeans the victory in Nantes.

Spain controlled the ball, and the Falcons' outstanding defense kept them to just an odd-goal victory.

How the Super Falcons have zero points after two games and losses to Brazil and Spain.

Ajibade one of the leaders on the team after the Brazil loss stated that the team will take their chances against Spain.

They could not find the back of the net for the second game.

Ajibade has refused to give up regarding the Super Falcons who desperately need all three points against Japan in their final group game if they are to qualify to the knockout stages.

She posted on her official social media platforms calling on God.

Along with photos was a message that said, "Even in the down moments, Lord I am grateful.

"Not the outcome we wanted yesterday, but we will keep believing and give our all in the final group game.

"Thank you for all your support. It is not unnoticed 💙

"#RASH #TheGirlWithTheBlueHair #Olympics."

How Super Falcons can qualify from Olympic group

The Super Falcons still have optimism despite these depressing outcomes.

They still have a chance to be among the top three teams from the group stage, but it will take a strong victory over Japan in their last match.

To be more precise, they must win by a minimum of two goals in order to be eligible to move on to the next round.

Japan's 2-1 victory over Brazil provides them 3 points and a goal difference of zero, thus they must not only win but also eliminate the goal differential.

Nigeria could advance as one of the top third-place teams if they win by two goals or more; if they win by less, they'll probably be eliminated from the competition.

After 2 defeats to Brazil and Spain, here is the time and where to watch the Super Falcons of Nigeria take on the Nadeshiko of Japan in a must-win 3rd Paris 2024 Olympics game.

Time and where Super Falcons of Nigeria vs Japan

The game between Nigeria and Japan will take place at the Stade de la Beaujoire, Nantes, in France on Wednesday, July, 31 2024.

The game will kick off at 4 PM Nigerian time and will be available on Supersport.

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