Nigeria and Zambia Secure Final Spots for Paris 2024 Olympics Women's Football
Nigeria and Zambia have clinched the last two qualifying spots for the women's football tournament at the Paris 2024 Olympics, overcoming South Africa and Morocco respectively.
- Nigeria returns to the Olympics for the first time since Beijing 2008, defeating South Africa 1-0 on aggregate.
- Zambia qualifies for back-to-back Olympics, beating Morocco 3-2 on aggregate with Barbra Banda playing a pivotal role.
- Zambia faces a challenging group at the Olympics, drawn alongside the USA, Australia, and Germany.
- Nigeria is set to compete in Group C against world champions Spain, and former champions Japan and Brazil.
- The qualification rounds highlighted the competitive nature of African women's football, with both Nigeria and Zambia showcasing resilience and skill.