Tunde Popoola: Don't underrate Super Falcons, can win medal at Paris 2024 Olympics

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Tunde Popoola, the Secretary General of the Nigeria Olympics Committee (NOC) has assured that the Super Falcons of Nigeria can make a podium finish at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Popoola, who spoke with NFF TV, stated that the team can pull through despite the quality of opposition that the Super Falcons have been pitched with at the Olympics.

He insisted that the Super Falcons have a strong team, tipping them for a medal.

Popoola, who also said he expects medals in athletics, weightlifting, and wrestling, explained that, “We have a strong football team, I will tip them for a medal. Also we should expect medals in athletics, weightlifting, and wrestling. We will surprise Nigerians with a bag of medals.”

Only recently, newly signed Paris Saint-Germain player, Jennifer Echegini, the Super Falcons should not be underestimated.

Echegini assured that the Super Falcons will show their class against group opponents Spain, Japan, and Brazil.

“I feel like as a Nigeria or any other African team, they underestimate our football ability, and they kind of just base us off strength and speed,” Echegini told Beats and Rhymes FC

Jennifer stated further that it is kind of funny when people say the Super Falcons are just about speed and strength because most of the players have a background in English and Dutch football.

She said; ”It’s always ‘Oh they are strong and powerful’, but we can also play.”

“I feel like a lot of times, teams don’t expect that, and they’ll be surprised when we start playing around them. I prefer if they don’t expect it because it makes things easier for us, but whenever I hear people talking about Nigeria, it’s always ‘strong’ or ‘fast’, and I’m like, “We’re not just that, you know?”