AGS NEWS – Nigeria’s Super Falcons have secured their spot in the football event of the 2024 Olympic Games following a goalless draw in the second leg of qualifiers against South Africa in Pretoria.

With a 1-0 victory in the first leg held in Abuja last Friday, Randy Waldrum’s team qualified with the same aggregate scoreline.

In contrast to the first leg, the Falcons found themselves under pressure from the hosts, who were eager to find a breakthrough.

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Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie played a crucial role in the second half, making several saves to maintain Nigeria’s hopes of their first Olympic appearance since 2008.

Now, they face a tough challenge as they prepare to compete against strong teams such as Spain, Japan, and Brazil in Group C during the Olympics, which will take place from July 26 to August 11, 2024.