As the super falcons of Nigeria takes on their South American counterpart, Brazil in group C of the Paris 2024 summer Olympics, here are 4 important things to note:

1. The Super Falcons have never beaten Brazil: In the two meetings of both side, Brazil have proved to be the superior side, securing a win in 1999 and 2008 respectively. In 1999, the super falcons were beaten 4-3 in the Women's World cup quarter finals while in 2008, the Super falcons lost 3-1 to Brazil in the Olympics.

2.Goalkeeper Tochukwu Oluehi's Longevity: Super falcons Shot-stopper, Tochukwu Oluehi who participated in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China, is still in the squad for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. She was an unused substitute back then in 2008.


3. Nigeria Super falcons have Never won an Olympic Opening match: In all previous three participation of the Super falcons at the Olympics, they have never won an opening group stage game.In fact, the super falcons only have one win in nine matches at the Olympics.

4. Brazil's Marta will face Nigeria Again: 16 years after both nations met at the Olympics in Beijing, Brazil's Legendary Attacker, Marta Vieira would be facing Nigeria Again. The Veteran was in the starting line up the last time both teams met with Brazil securing s 3-1, all thanks to a hat trick from striking partner, Cristiane. This year's Summer Olympic makes it the sixth appearance of Marta at the Olympics. She is the first player to score in five straight Olympics