Payne sisters, Nicole and Toni, are poised to make history as they join the Super Falcons for the Paris 2024 Olympics, representing Nigeria in their quest for gold.
The sisters have enthusiastically shared their excitement on social media, revealing their jersey numbers ahead of their opening match against Brazil.
Nigeria’s return to the Olympics after 16 years places them in a challenging Group C, alongside reigning World Champions Spain, Brazil, and Japan.
This marks the Super Falcons’ first Olympic appearance since 2008, and they face a tough road to advancing past the group stage and clinching their first Olympic gold.
Despite the challenge, the Payne sisters are determined to make a significant impact.
Nicole, donning the number 4 shirt, expressed her readiness on social media with the caption, “Ready for the games,” accompanied by images of the siblings in their Super Falcons’ Nike kits.
Toni, who will wear the number 7 jersey, aims to leverage her experience from the recent World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, where the Super Falcons were
