2024 Olympic Qualifiers: Nigeria’s Super Falcons Defeat Cameroon 1-0

By: Gyang Dakwo

The 2024 Olympic Games qualifiers for Africa continued on Monday with Nigeria taking on Cameroon in Abuja.

This second leg was pivotal for the Super Falcons following a goalless draw at Stade de la Reunification in Douala on Friday, February 23rd.

Competing on their home ground, the Nigerian team started the match strongly and saw their efforts rewarded in the 14th minute when Esther Okoronkwo scored the opening goal, giving the hosts a 1-0 lead.

During the second half, the Nigerian team implemented several tactical adjustments aimed at consolidating their lead.

In the 91st minute, Cameroon’s Annie Enganemben was shown a straight red card and was subsequently sent off, as Nigeria held onto their lead to walk away 1-0 victors and progress to the final round of the Summer Olympics qualifiers after winning the tie 1-0 on aggregate.

The Super Falcons have their sights set on qualifying for their first Olympics since their last appearance in Beijing 2008.

The Super Falcons will now await the outcome of the match between South Africa and Tanzania, scheduled for Tuesday, February 27th, to determine their next opponent.