The nine-time African champion will be the favorite to defeat Lucie, who will play in Abuja on Tuesday.
Atletico Madrid midfielder Rashidat Ajibadeh has vowed to do his best to help the Super Falcons defeat Ethiopia in the second leg of the Olympic qualifiers, Soccernet.ng reported.
The two teams previously met in Ethiopia, which ended in a 1-1 draw, with stand-in captain Ajibade saving Nigeria’s hopes by scoring the equalizer.
The stakes are high as the return leg, scheduled for tomorrow in Abuja, approaches as the winner will face either Cameroon or Uganda in the next stage of qualification.
Nigeria will need to tread carefully, considering that the team has missed the Olympics for the first time in 15 years since 2008.
Against this backdrop, Ajibade remains determined to change the course of history and recognizes Nigeria’s qualifications to prevail against Ethiopia.
However, she emphasizes the evolving nature of the sport and that soccer no longer has weaknesses or weaknesses.
“We are ready to give our best against Ethiopia on Tuesday and make sure we reach the next level. And of course Nigerians should expect the best,” Ajibade told the Tribune told.
“They should come and pray for us as always, and we will be proud of them as always.” We all want to play in the Olympics If I can qualify, it will be a first for me. ”
Ajibade reiterated the need for vigilance, warning Nigerians to remain alert to the competitive landscape of modern football.
“But Nigerians should also remember that this is football and there are no more minnows in football.”
“There are no underdogs in football anymore. When you look at Nigeria, individually and collectively, we have quality, we have players, we have talent.”
The Falcons have played in every FIFA Women’s World Cup tournament, but have only appeared in the Olympics three times.
