The Super Falcons narrowly defeated South Africa’s Banyana Banyana 1-0, at the MKO Abiola Stadium in an Olympic Games Qualifier, on Friday, however the reigning CAF Women’s Player of the Year, Asisat Oshoala, remained on the bench throughout the game.

Ahead of the crucial first-leg, Paris 2024 Olympics qualifiers between Nigeria and South Africa, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie had issued a passionate call to fans, urging them to rally behind the team.