Wearing Nigerian crest an honour — Excited Super Falcons forward Echegini declares ahead of Olympics debut

Nigeria and Super Falcons sensation Jennifer Onyi Echegini has spoken of her excitement at the prospect of making her Olympic debut in Paris 2024.

The 23-year-old is one of 18 players named in the Super Falcons squad for the global showpiece, as Nigeria returns to the Olympics for the first time in 16 years.

In a video posted on the Super Falcons' official social media page, the talented forward could not hide her delight at being selected for the squad.

Echegini, who recently left Italian giants Juventus to join French giants Paris Saint-Germain, is currently training with the rest of the Super Falcons team in Seville, Spain.

The Super Falcons have commenced their quest for a maiden gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics, with their first training session in Spain last week.

Nigeria, who are making their first Olympic appearance since 2008, have been drawn into a daunting group alongside Brazil, Spain and Japan.

The Falcons are aiming to go all the way and clinch the gold medal, having never progressed beyond the group stage in their previous two Olympic appearances in 2000 and 2008.

With the talented Echegini leading the line, Nigeria will be hoping to make history in Paris and bring home the country's first-ever Olympic gold medal in women's football.

The Super Falcons' journey to glory begins on July 24th, when they take on Brazil in their opening group stage clash.