Paris 2024 Qualifier: Banyana Star, Kgoale Unfazed By Tough Conditions In Nigeria

Banyana Banyana of South Africa midfielder Nomvula Kgoale insists the side will cope with the harsh weather conditions in Abuja ahead of their 2024 Olympic Games qualifier.

The reigning African champions are in Nigeria for the first leg of their final round qualifier.

Desiree Ellis’ side landed in Abuja on Sunday in their bid to acclimatize to the difficult weather conditions in Nigeria’s capital.

Kgoale claimed her side his ready for the task ahead despite the tough challenges.

“It’s extremely important to be mentally tough. We know that Nigeria are a very tough opponent to play against…they’ve won Wafcon so many times and they’ve done well at the World Cups as well,” Kgoale said on Monday.

“Back at home the air is much thinner and over here it’s much heavier but personally I’ve played in the United States for almost six years, and I know how to play in this kind of weather… you almost feel like you are breathing heat. The grass is also heavier but I am sure that in two days’ time we would’ve adjusted.”