Super Falcons head coach, Randy Waldrum says he is confident that his team will beat the Banyana Banyana of South Africa to the 2024 Olympic Games ticket.
Waldrum said in an interview “This team is a generational team, no disrespect to the other teams, the talent and the depth that is coming into the team, which we saw in Australia (FIFA Women’s World Cup) against some of the best teams around the world”.
“We can continue to move on and be a major player on the world stage. “This team is special and we have the ability to be one of the best teams in the world.”
The Coach however expressed his respect for the Banyana Banyana team saying “South Africa are a very good side, they are defending African champions and we have to respect them,” “They have a lot of individual talent upfront, where they are dangerous and the coach has them very organized.
Nigeria will host South Africa in the first leg of the final round qualifier at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja on Friday. The reverse fixture will take place next week on Tuesday in Pretoria.
The overall winner is guaranteed a place in Paris 2024 Women’s Football Tournament.