Three matches and three defeats for Nigeria’s Super Falcons after Japan humiliated them in the final game in Paris Olympic 2024.
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have crashed out of the Paris 2024 Olympics after a humiliating 3-1 defeat at the hands of the mighty Japan.
The loss marks the end of their campaign, with three consecutive defeats and just a solitary goal to their name.
The game started disastrously for the Africans, who promised to give their all before the game, as Japan’s Maika Hamano opened the scoring in the 22nd minute, giving the Asian giants a well-deserved lead. Just 10 minutes later, Mina Tanaka doubled Japan’s advantage, leaving the Super Falcons, who needed a victory to stand any chance in the competition, reeling. However, a glimmer of hope emerged when PSG’s new star, Jennifer Echegini, pulled one back for Nigeria with a stunning strike in the 42nd minute, halving the deficit.
But the reprieve was short-lived, as Japan’s Kitagawa restored their two-goal cushion in the dying moments of the first half with a world-class free-kick, leaving the Super Falcons shattered.
The second half saw the Nigerian side desperately try to mount a comeback, but the ruthless Japanese defence proved too much to handle.
Despite their valiant efforts, the Super Falcons were unable to find the back of the net again, and the game ended in a 3-1 defeat.
This humiliating loss marks the end of Nigeria’s Olympic campaign, with fans calling out the team even before ended, questioning the team’s performance and the future of the Super Falcons.
With three defeats and only one goal scored, the African giants have fallen short of expectations, leaving a bitter taste in the mouths of their supporters.
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