South Africa’s national women’s football team, Banyana Banyana, has touched down in Abuja, Nigeria, as they gear up for a highly anticipated showdown against the Super Falcons this Friday. The encounter marks the first leg of the final qualifying round for the women’s football tournament at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Having wrapped up a week of rigorous training in Pretoria on Saturday, head coach Desiree Ellis and her squad wasted no time in making their way to Abuja to fine-tune their preparations for the crucial fixture.
With the African champions now on Nigerian soil, their focus shifts to honing their skills and tactics ahead of the upcoming clash.
The team is set to commence their training regimen in Abuja on Monday, with players based overseas expected to join the squad at the training camp.
This initial session will provide an opportunity for the players to acclimate themselves to the local weather conditions, which are known for their harshness and intense sunlight.
The highly anticipated first leg of the double-header will take place at the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja on Friday, April 5, 2024. Both teams will be vying for a crucial advantage to carry into the return leg.
Following the Abuja showdown, Banyana Banyana will return to home soil to host the Super Falcons for the second leg in Pretoria the following Tuesday.
The victor of this closely contested tie will secure a coveted spot in Group C at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, marking a significant milestone for the successful team.
As the stakes continue to rise, all eyes will be on the clash between Banyana Banyana and the Super Falcons, with fans eagerly anticipating an exhilarating display of skill and determination from both sides. Stay tuned for further updates as the teams prepare to battle it out for Olympic qualification glory.
