Paris 2024: Key details to know ahead of the Nigeria vs South Africa women's qualifiers
Here are key details to know ahead of the Nigeria vs South Africa women's Olympics 2024 qualifiers which is scheduled to be played today, Friday, April 5, 2024.
With the Super Falcons looking to secure one of the spots for African countries ahead of Pris 2024, the Nigeria vs South Africa Olympics qualifier fixture will be played today is one of the two-legged fixtures that would determine the fate of the squad.
Match Analysis for Nigeria vs South Africa
The Super Falcons would be looking to overcome the challenge South Africa poses and secure the final ticket to Paris 2024. This would be a continuation of their fine form since the 2023 Women's World Cup which was played in Australia and New Zealand.
The team would be without key defenders but the team would rely on the attack to take key chances in vital moments. Asisat Oshoala, Jennifer Echegini, and Rasheedat Ajibade have continued to maintain their fine form in their different leagues and would be looking to continue from where they stopped in the fixtures against Cameroon.
Who are the referees for Nigeria vs South Africa today?
All eyes will be on the officiating team of today's Nigeria vs South Africa fixture, as there were controversial decisions made in the first leg of the Cameroon vs Nigeria Olympics 2024 qualifiers. Algerian referee Ghada Mehat will lead the team, with Asma Feriel Ouahab, a native of Mehat, and Lamia Atman, a Mauritian, serving as assistant referee 1 and fourth official, respectively. Mariem Cheddad will act as assistant referee 2. The referee assessor will be former FIFA referee Fadouma Dia of Senegal, and the commissioner will be Christine Ziga of Ghana.
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Time and where to watch Nigeria vs South Africa
The first leg will be played on Friday, April 5, 2024, at the MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja. The match will begin at 5 p.m. at the spectacular venue in the capital city of Nigeria.
Like other qualifiers, Nigeria vs South Africa Olympics qualifiers would be available for streaming online as no official TV platform has been confirmed to have viewing rights.
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