The Super Falcons of Nigeria played out a goalless draw in the first leg of their Olympic Qualifier against Cameroon in Douala.
Nigeria and UD Tenerife Forward, Esther Okoronkwo scored a goal in the 54th minute but was ruled for offside by the Ugandan Referee, Shamirah Nabbada. The Super Falcons continue to search for a goal as Reigning African Footballer of the Year, Asisat Oshoala missed a goal-scoring opportunity in the 67th minute. The Super Falcons Goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie was also called into action denying the Cameroonians to score a goal as the match ends goalless.
The match was coach Randy Waldrum’s first game back in charge of the team after last year’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, where the Super Falcons reached the Round of 16. The likes of Oshoala, Rasheedat Ajibade and Alozie were some of the big names that started the match against Cameroon.
The Second Leg will be played at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja on Monday, February 26th, 2024. In the other qualifier, Reigning African Champions, South Africa defeated Tanzania 3-0 to have a first-leg advantage. The overall winner between Nigeria and Cameroon will advance to the next round of qualification where they will play the winner between South Africa and Tanzania to book a place in the 2024 Olympics in Paris.
