The Falcons last appeared at the Olympics in Beijing 16 years ago and booked their qualification at this year’s tournament in Paris after a 1-0 aggregate victory over South Africa in the final round of the qualification in April.
Randy Waldrum’s side have been handed one of the toughest draws imaginable at Paris 2024, where they will take on Brazil, Japan and Spain in Group C and – on paper at least – appear to face an uphill battle to reach the knockout phase.
All of Nigeria’s opponents are in the top 10 of the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking, with the African side currently placed 36th.
Oshoala, a modern-day women’s football icon, has starred for club and country on some of the game’s greatest stages. The Nigerian striker has lit up FIFA Women’s World Cup matches, UEFA Champions League finals, and helped fire her teams to multiple trophy successes.
Despite her numerous achievements, the record six-time Women’s African Player of The Year is yet to showcase her talent at the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament but that’s all set to change in Paris 2024.
Oshoala will strive to lead from the front during Nigeria’s Olympic campaign – and she believes the team’s relentless energy makes them a force to reckon with.