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Nigeria's women football team, the Super Falcons will be seeking a triumphant start to their 2024 Olympics campaign when they take on Brazil in their tournament opener.
The Super Falcons defeated South Africa 1-0 in a tense two-legged affair to qualify for the Olympics in Paris, and with their opener against Brazil just hours away, here are 3 things to know.
The Super Falcons are back after a long hiatus
Nigeria's Super Falcons have failed to qualify for the Olympics since Beijing 2008.
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They failed to make it out of the group stage in that edition, finishing bottom of a group containing Brazil, Germany, and North Korea.
They will hope to go further this time around and should feel confident considering the wealth of talent in the squad.
Nigeria vs Brazil: Time and where to watch Super Falcons 1st 2024 Olympics game
What is the head-to-head record between Nigeria and Brazil?
Both nations have met twice in competitive fixtures with Brazil winning both games.
The most recent meeting was at the 2008 Beijing Olympics where Brazil, led by Marta ran out 3-1 winners.
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Who will officiate the game?
Kim Yu-jeong from South Korea will officiate this fixture and she will be assisted by her compatriot Park Mi-suk and Australia's Joanna Charaktis.
Serbia’s Jelena Cvetkovic will serve as the fourth official with Australia's Kate Jacewicz and Croatia's Ivan Bebek in charge of VAR.
You can find all the details of this mouthwatering fixture here - Nigeria vs Brazil: Time and where to watch Super Falcons 1st 2024 Olympics game
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