Rasheedat Ajibade, Super Falcons captain, is optimistic of victory against South Africa’s Bayana Bayana in the first leg final round qualifying fixture of the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Ajibade said that with the winner of the tie guaranteed a spot at the Olympics, a tough game would be expected on Friday.

Both teams missed out on the 2020 Games in Tokyo, Japan.

The captain, in an interview with journalists after the team’s training session, however, added that she believes in the strength and mentality of the team.

“Yes, we have dominated women’s football in the continent for a while now but we are not dwelling on past glory but what we can do now.

“Picking the Olympic tickets is what really matters to us now.

“The mindset in camp is positive, although there is a little bit of stress but we are coping,  and are going to manage everything well professionally.

“One word I will  say to my team is let’s do it, let’s go all out to secure victory for the country. I am optimistic of a win on Friday,” she said.

A total of 19 players are in camp as of Wednesday morning, with the team still expecting US based Asisat Oshoala and Chinwendu Ihezuo of Mexico.

(NAN)