Paris Olympics: Super Falcon’s Oshoala In For Crucial Tie Against Spain

As Nigeria’s Super Falconsile out against world champions Spain Sunday in a Paris Olympics Group C matchday two clash, Asisat Oshoala may be given the nod to start ahead of  Chiwendu Ihezuo.

Spain, who are also the reigning UEFA Women’s Nations League queens, will be the favourite to power to victory in their first-ever clash with Nigeria.

While the Spaniards, making their maiden appearance at the Olympics, carved out a fine 2-1 win over Japan on Thursday, Nigeria stumbled to a tough 1-0 defeat to Brazil.

Mexico-based Ihezuo got Coach Randy Waldrum’s nod to start as the centre forward on matchday one.

However, after an underwhelming performance, she will probably make room for Oshoala, who surprisingly did not make it off the bench at any point last time out.

A former Barcelona star, Oshoala has the confidence, quality, and star name to trouble Spain’s defence and provide that efficiency the Falcons lacked against the Brazilians.

The Super Falcons will be desperate to earn a positive result against La Roja as another loss could all but confirm their elimination from the Olympics.