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2024 Women’s Olympics: Super Falcons Fail To Defeat Cameroon
The Super Falcons of Nigeria couldn’t defeat Cameroon in their first leg of the 2024 Women’s Olympic football qualification third round.
Coach Randy Waldrum led the Super Falcons to Douala, Cameroon for the tie with the expectation that they would return to Nigeria with the three points based on their form heading into the game.
Recall that the Super Falcons have recorded three straight wins before the tie. They beat Ethiopia 4-0 on 31 October 2023, beat Cape Verde 5-0 on November 30, 2023, and then beat Cape Verde again in the return leg of the Olympics qualifiers 2-1 on December 5.
Unfortunately, their visit to Douala wasn’t as rosy as the aforementioned games. Nigeria’s women’s team had a series of throw-ins during the game which didn’t yield anything positive.
The best chance for Nigeria to grab a goal in the first half fell to the team’s midfielder, Toni Payne in the 27th minute but she wasted the golden opportunity.
Also, the Cameroonian women had their chance to grab a goal of their own in the first half but they couldn’t take the chance thanks to goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie who stood up to stop the attempt.
The second half saw the Lionesses step up their game as the home fans urged them on but their efforts didn’t yield anything positive.
After a series of attempts from both ends to grab a win, Nigeria grabbed a goal but it was ruled out for offside. Hence, the first leg tie of the 2024 Women’s Olympic football qualification third round ended in a 0-0 draw.
This means that a winner must emerge in the return leg at the Abuja National Stadium on Monday, February 26, 2024. The game will kick off at 4 p.m.
The winner of the match will be one of the women’s teams that will represent Africa in the 2024 Olympics game in Paris this summer.
Super Eagles and Chippa United goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has been dealt a devastating blow, losing his mother barely two months after the passing of his father.
Nwabali shared the heartbreaking news on X on New Year’s day, writing, “Rip mom, worst year of my life already” accompanied by tears and heartbreak emojis.
This emotional post came just hours after he shared a 2024 recap video, expressing optimism for the new year.
“2024 was a good year, we’re doubling everything in 2025. Thank you Chippa United FC. Thank you Super Eagles. Thanks to all my fans. Let’s do more!” he had written earlier.
Nwabali’s father died in November, just hours after the goalkeeper helped the Super Eagles secure a crucial point in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Benin Republic.
The goalkeeper’s bravery on the field was evident as he manned the goalpost despite his personal loss.
His teammates, fans, and well-wishers rallied around him, offering condolences and support.
With the loss of both parents, Nwabali joins the likes of Victor Osimhen, who has also experienced the pain of losing both parents.
Real Madrid forward, Kylian Mbappé, shared a rare glimpse of his personal life during an interview with Mouloud Achour on Clique.
The 25-year-old addressed serious allegations about an alleged rape incident in Stockholm but captured attention with his reflections on love and relationships.
When asked about expressing love, the Les Bleus forward shared: “Yes, to my mother, my father, my little brother. I try to give them this affection every day.”
On romantic love, Mbappé revealed to Le Parisien: “Yes, in the past, I have already been in love and I hope that I will be again. But currently, no.”
Watch him speak below:
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Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili made a spectacular debut at the Paris 2024 Olympics, delivering an impressive performance in the women’s 200m event.
After a disappointing setback in the women’s 100m, Ofili showcased her resilience by clinching victory in her heat with a new season’s best time of 22.24 seconds on Sunday, August 4. The victory has qualified her for the 2024 Olympics 200m women’s semi-finals which will take place this evening.
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