The Super Falcons face a daunting task as they take on reigning World Cup champions Spain in their second Olympic match.
After succumbing to a 1-0 defeat against Brazil, Nigeriaโs womenโs football team must dig deep to keep their Olympic hopes alive.
Sundayโs clash billed for the Stade de la Beaujoire in Bordeaux relieves fond memories of how the Super Eagles stunned Spain 3-2 in a World Cup five-goal thriller.
Can the Falcons also upset the odds and secure a crucial win, or will Spainโs dominance prove too much to handle?
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Kickoff is 6 p.m.
The game is underway in Bordeaux
Spain vs Nigeria
Spain with the second corner of the game
Spain with a free kick
Spain hovering in and Nigeriaโs penalty area
We have played the first 10 minutes of this second Group C clash
Spain 0-0 Nigeria
Good combination between Asisat Oshoala and Toni Payne but Esther Okoronkwoโs final touch is off the target
Throw in for Nigeria as Ajiibadeโs run down the right flank is intercepted
Spain having the most of the possession with another shot on target but Nnadozie is not troubled with the tame effort
13 of the Spain squad play in their domestic league seven for Barcelona and six for Real Madrid female teams
Nigeriaโs team on the other hand is a spread across 10 countries and 17 different club sides
A shot from distance by Spainโs Paralluelo is confidently stopped by Nnadozie
Twenty minutes of action goneโฆ
Spain 0-0 Nigeria
Though Spain have won 31 out of their last 36 games, the Super Falcons are holding the reigning world champions for now
Great effort! Esther Okoronkwo forces a save from the Spanish goalkeeper
Spain with four shots on target while Nigeria has just one.
The reigning world champions have been dominant in this game
Nervy moment for Nigeria but the Falcon survived the scare
Nnadozie shows her alertness as she rushes our for a crucial save.
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