By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Former Nigeria international Victor Ikpeba believes the Super Falcons have what it takes to make it beyond the group stage at 2024 Olympic Games.
The nine-time African champions will face current world champions Spain, Japan and Brazil in Group C.
Ikpeba claimed the Super Falcons are place in a “Group of Death” but has backed Randy Waldrum’s ladies to make it to the knockout round.
“Super Falcons will get out of this ‘Group of Death’,” Ikpeba told Supersport.
“Nobody also gave us a chance when we were drawn in a tough-looking group at the 1996 Olympics that had Brazil, Japan and Hungary.
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The former African Football of the Year however said it is important for the Super Falcons to prepare adequately for the competition.
“The Falcons need early preparation, possibly in France for two, three weeks, we did same in 1996, when we trained for some weeks in the USA,” Ikpeba added.
“The earlier they prepare, the better for the team.”
