Nigeria’s Super Falcons trained on Sunday in Bordeaux, two days after their arrival in France. This training session comes ahead of their crucial opening match against Brazil in Group C of the 2024 Paris Olympics Women’s Football Tournament.
The Super Falcons landed in France early Thursday morning and were warmly welcomed by Ms. Dorothy Akpama, Head of Chancery at the Nigerian Embassy in France, on behalf of the Ambassador. The team settled into their Hotel Mercure abode, where they engaged in a regeneration routine.
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Head coach Randy Waldrum had given the 18 players a rest day on Saturday to recover from their intensive two-week training camp in Seville, Spain, and to overcome jet lag from their flight to Bordeaux. This break will allow the team to be in top shape for the full training sessions starting Sunday.
The Super Falcons are returning to the Olympics after a 16-year hiatus and find themselves in a challenging Group C. They will face Spain, who are making their Olympics debut, two-time Silver medalists Brazil, and London 2012 Silver medalists Japan.
As one of Africa’s top women’s football teams, the Super Falcons are expected to make a significant impact in the tournament. Their first match against Brazil on Thursday will be a crucial test of their preparation and resolve.
