The Super Falcons pre-Olympics friendly against Canada will be played behind closed- doors, reports Completesports.com.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) made the announcement on its official X handle on Monday.
“Our Super Falcons will be taking on reigning Olympic champions Canada in a closed-door friendly on 17 July as a final test before flying to France for the Olympics!”reads the short message.
The international friendly will be played in Sevilla, Spain.
The two teams played out 0-0 draw in their last meeting at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Canada defeated Australia 2-1 in a friendly last weekend.
The Super Falcons will fly to Paris for the Olympics on Thursday.
Randy Waldrum’s side will face current world champions Spain, Brazil and Japan in Group C.
By Adeboye Amosu
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This team has to play more friendlies to be in shape. NFF has failed.
“Has to play more friendlies”?! The Games start in about a week, dude.
The NFF has tried this time. It got a good serene training camp for the ladies, and a friendly against top quality opposition. GGOOD LUCK LADIES!