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Brazil forward, Adriana Leal da Silva has warned they must be at their best to beat Nigeria in their opening fixture at the 2024 Olympic Games.<\/p>\n

The South Americans will begin their quest for a podium finish against Super Falcons at Stade Bordeaux on Thursday.<\/p>\n

Brazil recorded a 3-1 victory over the Super Falcons when both countries met at the Olympics in Beijing 2008.<\/p>\n

Adriana is however anticipating a more difficult duel this time around going by Nigeria\u2019s impressive showing at the 2003 FIFA Women\u2019s World Cup.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis first game is crucial. In fact, it will always be like this. In any case, we need to have a lot of concentration and focus for this debut.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd take it step by step,\u201d the Orlando Pride striker said following the team\u2019s arrival in Bordeaux.<\/p>\n

Brazil will be led by veteran midfielder, Marta in Paris.<\/p>\n

Paris 2024: Adriana expects difficult test against Super Falcons<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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