Super Falcons were condemned to yet another defeat at the ongoing Olympic Games as they fell to a 1-0 loss against world champions Spain.
Having kicked off their campaign with a 1-0 defeat to Brazil, the Nigerian ladies held their head high against the no.1 ranked team in the world.
The Falcons put up a strong force against Spain and defended greatly but were not taking their bright chances, hence their defeat.
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A late Alexia Putellas long range free-kick earned Spain the slim victory.
Nigeria will now face Japan in their final group C game of the Olympics while Spain, with two wins, have now reached the quarter-finals of the competition.
Meanwhile, Japan bounced back from their defeat to Spain as they sealed a 2-1 victory over Brazil, leaving the group open enough ahead of the matchday three fixtures.
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