Toni Payne has identified an important Spanish women's national team player who may seriously threaten the Super Falcons.
The Super Falcons of Nigeria will face Spain in their second game in the Olympics after suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat against Brazil.
Payne, who was excellent in the first game against Brazil has asked her teammates to avoid a loss against World Cup winners Spain.
She has also named one player in the Spanish national team that the Super Falcons should be wary of when they face Spain.
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Payne has mentioned Patri Guijarro as a player to keep an eye on when the Super Falcons take against Spain in Nantes.
The midfielder did not mention the 2023 Ballon d'Or winner as the important player and stated that Patri is a more dangerous player than Aitana Bonmatí.
According to AS, Payne said, “A lot of people will say Aitana and it is obvious that it is. I would say to watch out for Patri Guijarro.
“She has a lot of mobility, she is very good with the ball, she also surprises by reaching the area, she scores goals and we have to be very careful with her.”
The midfielder praised Patri for her ability, citing her presence in front of goal as a threat for the Super Falcons.
The Super Falcons play the Spanish team and they will intend to send a message to the entire globe.
Nigeria will need to defeat World Cup winners Spain if they want to advance to the next round of the competition.