It is well known that Super Falcons crashed out of Beiji ng Olympics without a win or point, but what most may not know is the fact that t hey rated last on the FIFA Fair-Play contest. As part of the campaign to promote fair play, FIFA regularly holds a fair-play c ontest during its championships, based on an appraisal of the teams? conduct by a FIFA delegate such as match commissioners, members of the technical study group or members of a standing committee. The objective is to foster a sporting spirit among players, team officials and s pectators, thereby heightening the fans? enjoyment of the game. Nigeria’s Falcons got 875 points like North Korea. Both came last. China led with 967 points, followed by US with 964 points.
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