Former Super Falcons striker Desire Oparanozie says the team needs a strong mentality to beat Brazil.
Nigeria and Brazil will face each other in a Group C qualifier for the 2024 Olympics on Thursday (today).
The eagerly awaited match is scheduled for the Stade Matmut Atlantique in Bordeaux.
The game will start at 6pm Nigerian time.
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Oparanozie, who left international football following the Super Falcons’ exit from the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, has offered her former teammates advice on how they can overcome the South Americans.
βWhat helps to win matches is the mentality, regardless of preparation, the opponent or any other negative factor,β Oparanozie told Lagos Talks.
βIf they can all get involved in the party, play every game to the best of their ability, concentrate and focus until the final whistle, I think we can get something out of it.β
The match is scheduled to take place at the Matmut Atlantique Stadium in Bordeaux.
It will start at 6pm Nigerian time.