Nigerian athletes faced a disappointing day in Paris as Cynthia Ogunsemilore was provisionally suspended due to a positive doping test, handing Taiwan’s Wu Shih Yi a walkover in their lightweight round of 16 bout.
In a separate event, the Super Falcons suffered a heartbreaking 1-0 defeat to Spain in their Group C clash at the Paris 2024 Games.
Alexia Putellas’ stunning free-kick in the 84th minute shattered Nigeria’s resistance, leaving them with an uphill task to qualify for the knockout stages.
Taiwan’s Wu Shih Yi has been handed a walkover in her lightweight round of 16 bouts after Nigerian opponent Cynthia Ogunsemilore was provisionally suspended following a positive test for furosemide, a banned diuretic.
Wu will face either Australia’s Tyla McDonald or Maria Jose Palacios of Ecuador in the quarterfinals.
Nigeria’s Super Falcons suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Spain, leaving them with a tough task to qualify for the knockout stages.
Despite a valiant defensive display, Alexia Putellas’ late winner proved decisive.
The Super Falcons must now regroup to win their final group stage encounter against Japan to have any chance of reaching the quarter-finals.
