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After observing a one day break, the Super Falcons has returned to serious training to prepare for the Round of 16 showdown with any eventual opponent this weekend. Bestchoicesports.com.ng understands

Head Coach, Thomas Dennerby had given the players a day off Tuesday to recover from the crunchy duel against France Les Bleues on Monday at Roazhon Park in Rennes.

Falcons lost the last Group A match by Wendie Renard’s 75th controversial penalty goal and the Nigerians felt hard done by the final result of the hard fought battle.

The team however returned to Stade Edmond Blanchet in Bedee yesterday morning. On arrival at the training pitch, the players and officials performed their usual ritual of praying before start of training.

Dennerby who led the session spoke to the players collectively and urged them to brace up for the challenges ahead.

He encouraged the players to put the outcome of the last match behind them.

All the players except Faith Michael took part in the two hours training.