Here are key details such as where to watch, starting lineups, date and time of the Nigeria vs Brazil fixture at the Olympics 2024.
In what has been categorized as a group of death, at the Olympics 2024, the Super Falcons of Nigeria will be looking to overcome all opponents on their return to the competition for the first time in 14 years.
Nigeria vs Brazil is arguably one of the most talked about fixtures in women's football at the 2024 Olympic Games given the quality and history both sides possess going into the fixture.
Nigeria will be looking to overcome the challenges and threats of Group C, including Brazil, Spain and Japan.
Nigeria vs Brazil match details
Competition: 2024 Olympics in Paris
Match: Nigeria vs Brazil
Date: Thursday, June 25, 2024
Venue: Stade Matmut-Atlantique, Bordeaux
Kickoff time: 6 pm (WAT)
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Where to watch Nigeria vs Brazil Olympics 2024 fixture
Official reports confirm that the Olympics 2024 fixture, Nigeria vs Brazil will be available for viewing on Multichoice's official sports franchise, Supersport on both GoTV and DSTV.
Nigeria vs Brazil head-to-head
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have faced Brazil twice and have lost both encounters against the Seleção.
In their first match, during the FIFA Women’s World Cup quarterfinals in 1999, Brazil won 4-3 after extra time. The Brazilians took a commanding 3-0 lead within the first 35 minutes, but Nigeria mounted an impressive comeback in the second half to level the score. However, Brazil secured the victory with a goal in the 104th minute.
The second meeting, at the Beijing 2008 Olympics, was less competitive. Nigeria initially took the lead with a penalty from Perpetual Nkwocha, but Brazilian forward Cristiane responded with a brilliant hat-trick, resulting in a 3-1 defeat for the Super Falcons.
Nigeria vs Brazil starting lineups
Nigeria's Starting Lineup
Chiamaka; Alozie, Ohale, Demehin, Okeke; Abiodun, Ucheibe; Echegini, Payne, Ajibade; Ihezuo.
Subs: Oshoala, Oluehi, Kanu, Alani, N.Payne, Macleans, Onumonu, Okoronkwo
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