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Don't Sleep !!!! All you need to know about the Super Falcons of Nigeria against the Banyana Banyana of South Africa Olympic qualifier for Paris 2024.
The battle for the final Olympic spot will come down to the Super Falcons of Nigeria against the Banyana Banyana of South Africa.
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07:30 - 02.04.2024
Nigeria vs South Africa: Banyana Banyana train in Abuja for Olympic qualifier against Super Falcons
Banyana Banyana of South Africa train in Abuja for Olympic qualifier against Super Falcons of Nigeria.
Nigeria, the top-ranked team in Africa, will play the defending African champions, South Africa, in the first leg of their last qualifying match for the Women's Olympic Football Tournament.
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Nigeria vs South Africa: Banyana Banyana arrive Abuja for Olympic qualifier against Super Falcons
While the Super Falcons of Nigeria are yet to open camp, the Banyana Banyana of South Africa arrive in Abuja for Olympic qualifier
Nigeria vs South Africa preview
In the penultimate round of the competition, the Super Falcons defeated Cameroon's Indomitable Lionesses with a single goal from Esther Okoronkwo throughout two legs at the MKO Abiola National Stadium.
On the other hand, Banyana Banyana defeated Tanzania 4-0 through two legs in Dar es Salaam and Nelspruit.
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The victor of the two legs in early April will compete in the Women's Olympic Football Tournament, which will begin in Paris on July 16 and feature 15 other senior women's teams from across the world.
Super Falcons preview
Super Falcons of Nigeria Head Coach Randy Waldrum called up 22 players for the clash.
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Unfortunately, Al Ittihad defender Ashleigh Plumptre suffered an injury and was replaced by Jumoke Alani
Banyana Banyana preview
Banyana Banyana of South Africa arrived in Abuja in preparation for their first-leg Olympic qualifying match against the Super Falcons of Nigeria.
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Desiree Ellis, the senior women's team coach from South Africa, clarified that the team decided to arrive in Nigeria early to help them get used to the various weather conditions in Abuja compared to their own country.
After spending a week preparing in a local camp in Pretoria, South Africa, from March 25–31, 2024, Ellis departed with 17 players.
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Referees for Super Falcons of Nigeria against the Banyana Banyana of South Africa
Algerian referee Ghada Mehat will officiate the encounter.
Asma Feriel Ouahab, a Mehat native, and Lamia Atman, a Mauritian, will take on the positions of assistant referee 1 and fourth official, respectively, while Mariem Cheddad will act as assistant referee 2.
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Former FIFA referee Fadouma Dia of Senegal will act as the referee assessor, and Christine Ziga of Ghana will act as the commissioner.
The Confederation of African Football has designated Tunisian official Dorsaf Ganouati as the referee for the return leg, which is set to take place on Tuesday, April 9th in South Africa (location to be determined).
Egyptian Yara Atef Abdelfattah will serve as assistant referee 2, while her fellow countrymen Houda Afine (assistant referee 1) and Emna Ajbouni (fourth official) will support her.
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The commissioner will be Cindy Dludlu of Eswatini, and the referee assessor will be Agar Mezing of Cameroon.
Time and where to watch Nigeria vs South Africa
The first leg will be played on Friday, April 5, at the MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja.
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The match will begin at 4 p.m. at the spectacular venue in the capital city of Nigeria.
It will be available on DSTV and the official YouTube platform of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFFTV).
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