Super Falcons midfielder Toni Payne has declared that her side is as good as Brazil, a side Nigeria play against in the forthcoming Olympic 2024 in Paris.
Nigeria will return to the Olympics for the first time in 16 years, and they will kick off their journey against South American giants Brazil.
The Super Falcons secured their place at the 2024 Olympics in Paris by defeating South Africa in the qualifying round, with an aggregate scoreline of 1-0.
Ahead of their opener against the Samba girls, midfielder Payne says while the Brazilians are a good team, they are on Nigeria’s level.
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“Brazil, it’s going to be a tough team, they are very talented but I think as Nigeria we are at the level. So, it’s going to be a good match,” said an excited Payne in a video posted by the team on social media.
The Super Falcons have been drawn in a formidable Group C, alongside Spain, who are making their Olympic debut, two-time silver medalists Brazil, and London 2012 silver medalists Japan.
Despite the daunting task ahead, the Nigerian side, currently in Seville, Spain for their pre-Olympic preparations, are eager to make history and clinch the country’s first-ever Olympic gold medal in women’s football.
“As the team gets together, it feels like it’s tournament time again, obviously being at the World Cup – that was such an amazing experience. So, being able to compete again at the world stage with this team is such a good opportunity. I am excited.”
The Super Falcons’ quest for glory in Paris will begin on July 24th, when they take on Brazil in their opening group stage clash.
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