(LIVE UPDATES):Nigeria vs Brazil, Super Falcons ready for Olympic
Nigeria’s Super Falcons are returning to the Olympic Games again.
They face a daunting task in their opening group game against Brazil’s women’s national team on Thursday in Bordeaux.
The fixture brings together two continental powerhouses, with the Super Falcons dominating Africa with nine titles.
Starting lineup
Starting line up..
Oshoala benched by Coach Randy Waldrum
Game underway in Bordeaux… Nigeria vs Brazil
First free kick of the game goes to Brazil
Alozie makes a clearance for the Super Falcons
Ajiibade goes down but the referee waves play on
Rasheedat Ajibade with a good run on the right flank but her final cross was well blocked by the Brazilian Women
The Super Falcons are gradually settling into the game after a nervy start.
Throw in for Falcons in their own half
Injury scare for Nigeria as Gloria Alozie falls awkwardly and may have injured herself
Alozie goes off the pitch but appears fine enough to continue the game
Another foul on Ajibade but referee fails to blow for an infringement
13 minutes of action in Bordeaux
Nigeria 0-0 Brazil
Great chances for Nigeria as the Brazilian goalkeeper makes two brilliant saves to deny the Super Falcons the lead
Brazil goalkeeper Lorena being attended to by medics after making crucial saves to deny Nigeria going in front
Nnadozie makes a cool safe off an attempt from Brazil’s Martha
Though Brazil have enjoyed more ball possession 53% compared to Nigeria’s 47% , the Super Falcons have created more chances
Corner for Brazil buy well taken care of by the S
uper Falcons defence
