Historic Atlanta 96 Olympics champion Victor Ikpeba has commended the Super Falcons for giving everything in their opening group game at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
The Super Falcons were beaten by a first-half goal by Gabi Nunes in Bordeaux tonight.
“You just must commend the girls, they gave everything, they played with their heart, with determination, with passion,” saluted 1997 African Footballer of the Year Ikpeba.
“They had their moments in the first half, but unfortunately they didn’t make the most of them.
“They probably lacked the quality in attack, but they have everything to be proud of.
“The Super Eagles must learn from how they fight for each other.”
Ikpeba singled out skipper Rasheedat Ajibade for special mention.
“She was simply fantastic, she has a great pace and would probably have done more if she had the support of a player like Asisat Oshoala,” he remarked.
The former AS Monaco star said the Falcons must now strive to beat Japan in their final group game to qualify for the knockout rounds of the competition.
“They are a very physical side and the coach has set them up well, they will certainly make life difficult for the other teams in this group, Spain and Japan,” he predicted.
“It may not be entirely a lost cause against Spain in their next game, but I want to believe the key to qualification will be against Japan. They need to win that game to stay alive,” he said.
The super Falcons were just good. It was a match they would have won if we had two Ajibade upfront to have made our chances count. Well done girls. I am proud of you. Approach the next game with more tenacity, and we shall smile together at the end. You are world beaters. Dr. Dennis Ufot.
They are world beaters indeed,they fought for each other in the team and there is so much believe among the girls, wishing the falcons of Nigeria success in the next game,up Super falcons of Nigeria.