Esther Okoronkwo of UDG Tenerife in Spain breathes new life into Nigeria’s Paris 2024 Olympics aspirations, as she scored the lone goal for Super Falcons, which secured a 1-0 victory against arch-rivals Cameroon.
After a thrilling goalless draw in Douala, Nigeria’s Super Falcons sealed the deal with Okoronkwo’s decisive strike. The team’s hopes for Olympic participation are revitalized, having last featured in 2008.
In contrast, Cameroon’s dreams of Olympic glory were dashed with their loss to Nigeria, ending their campaign for Paris 2024.
Meanwhile, Banyana Banyana’s 3-0 win over Tanzania sets the stage for a potential showdown with Nigeria, further intensifying the race for the two coveted spots in the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament