Olympics: Japanese team sends Super Falcons of Nigeria back home in a colossal defeat
Nigeria's Super Falcons had suffered three matches and three losses after being humiliated by Japan in the Paris 2024 final.
The Super Falcons of Nigeria were humiliated 3-1 by the formidable Japan, and as a result, they were eliminated from the 2024 Olympics in Paris. With just one goal to their name and three straight losses, the loss signals the end of their campaign.
The super falcons, who had promised to give it their best before the match, had a dreadful start to the match as Japan's Maika Hamano opened the score in the 22nd minute, giving the Asian giants a well-deserved lead. Mina Tanaka extended Japan's lead ten minutes later, sending the Super Falcons reeling—they needed a win to have any chance in the competition.
The Nigerian team made a valiant attempt to rally in the second half, but the merciless Japanese defense was simply too strong for them.
The game finished with the Super Falcons losing 3-1 despite their heroic efforts to find the back of the net once more. Nigeria's Olympic campaign came to an end with this heartbreaking defeat, and supporters were already criticizing the team and the Super Falcons' future.
The African giants have disappointed their followers with three losses and just one goal scored, leaving them with a bad taste in their mouths.
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