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25 Secretary General of the Nigeria Olympics Committee (NOC) Tunde Popoola believes the Super Falcons have enough quality to make it to the podium at the 2024 Olympic Games.
The nine-time African champions are pitched in a tough group with world champions Spain, Brazil and former world champions Japan.
Despite the quality of opposition in the group, Popoola tipped the Super Falcons to return home with a medal.
“We have a strong football team, I will tip them for a medal,” Popoola boasted.
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“Also we should expect medals in athletics, weightlifting and wrestling.
“We will surprise Nigerians with a bag of medals.”
Randy Waldrum’s side will begin their campaign in Paris against Brazil at the Stade Bordeaux next week Thursday.
The West Africans are making a return to the Olympics after a 16-year absence.
By Adeboye Amosu
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