Nigeria’s Super Falcons faced a narrow 1-0 defeat against defending Olympic champions Canada in their close-door friendly match at the La Quinta Football Centre in Malaga on Wednesday night.
This defeat ended their unbeaten run of seven matches in 2024. However, the ladies won 5-4 in the penalty shootout practice.
Canada controlled the early stages of the game, finding the net with the decisive goal in the 18th minute. The Super Falcons struggled with poor finishing, failing to convert their chances.
This includes a moment when Paris Saint-Germain’s new signing, Jennifer Echegini, struck the woodwork seven minutes from time, narrowly missing the chance to level the score.
The ladies is expected arrive in Bordeaux as they prepare for their first appearance in the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament in 16 years.
Head coach Randy Waldrum and his team will now focus on their opening fixture against Brazil at the 2024 Olympics. The Group C match is scheduled to take place at the Stade Bordeaux next Thursday.
