The Super Falcons of Nigeria suffered a heartbreaking 1-0 defeat to Brazil in their opening match of the Paris 2024 Olympics on Thursday night.
The Women’s Olympic Football Tournament got off to a thrilling start, with just one goal separating the two-time silver medalists from the nine-time African champs, Footballrover reports.
Despite the loss, Nigerian forward Abiodun Deborah has revealed that an unforgettable encounter with Brazilian legend Marta Vieira da Silva has left her inspired.
The Falcons, making their return to the Olympic stage after a 16-year absence, put up a valiant fight against the two-time silver medalists.
Rasheedat Ajibade was a constant threat down the left flank, but the team struggled to convert their chances.
Gabi Nunes scored the only goal for Brazil in the 37th minute, just a minute after veteran captain Marta had appeared to have handed her team the lead.
Marta easily went past Nnadozie after the Falcons’ defenders failed to clear, but her goal was disallowed for offside.
🏁FULL TIME in Bordeaux 📍
Nigeria 🇳🇬 0-1 Brazil 🇧🇷
We fought hard but came up short. Time to regroup and come back stronger.#SoarSuperFalcons| #Paris2024| #FalconsinParis| #Olympics @TheNFF
— NGSuper_Falcons (@NGSuper_Falcons) July 25, 2024
While the defeat was undoubtedly a bitter pill to swallow for the team and Nigerians back home, Deborah actually found solace in a unique experience.
The midfielder revealed on her X page (formerly Twitter) that she had the opportunity to chat with Marta Vieira da Silva, a player she has long admired.
Picture of the day 🇳🇬🔥 pic.twitter.com/pmK2f1zszL
— MikeThePundit (@Mike_ThePundit) July 26, 2024
She described it as a moment to remember, adding that sharing that wisdom, experiences, and smiles with such an icon was truly unforgettable.
She concluded by saying,
“Here’s to chasing dreams and making history.”
📸✨ A moment to remember! ✨
Last night, I had the honor of chatting with the one and only @martavieiras10 whose legacy has inspired generations. Sharing wisdom, experiences, and smiles with such an icon is truly unforgettable. Here’s to chasing dreams and making history! 🙌⚽️ pic.twitter.com/lsDpK9XMXs
— Abiodun Deborah (@Abiodundebby100) July 26, 2024
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