Canada Soccer is withholding the result of a closed-door friendly Wednesday between the eighth-ranked Canadian women’s national team and 36th-ranked Nigeria in Marbella, Spain.

The match, which was not televised, was a final Olympic tune-up for the defending gold medallists before heading to the Paris Games.

Canada Soccer said it would not disclose the score but did not immediately respond to a request for comment elaborating on that decision.

According to Nigerian football websites and media that appeared to be on-site, Canada won the match 1-0.

Canada defeated Australia 2-1 in an Olympic tune-up last Saturday. The Canadian women begin defence of their title on July 25 against New Zealand in Saint-Étienne.

Canada Soccer previously faced criticism for limiting access two days before the women’s national team’s final group game at the 2023 World Cup in Australia. The team later added an availability.

Canada Soccer has announced that they will be delaying the release of the result of the women’s Olympic tune-up match against Nigeria. The match, which took place on Sunday, was meant to serve as a final preparation for the Canadian women’s national team ahead of the Tokyo Olympics.

The decision to delay the release of the result comes as a surprise to many fans and supporters of the team. Canada Soccer has not provided a specific reason for the delay, leading to speculation and uncertainty among followers of the team.

The match against Nigeria was seen as an important opportunity for the Canadian team to fine-tune their tactics and strategies before heading to Tokyo. Nigeria is a strong opponent with a history of success in women’s soccer, making the match a valuable test for Canada.

Despite the delay in releasing the result, fans can still look forward to seeing the Canadian women’s national team in action at the Olympics. The team is led by head coach Bev Priestman and features talented players such as Christine Sinclair, Jessie Fleming, and Kadeisha Buchanan.

As Canada prepares to compete on the world stage in Tokyo, the delay in releasing the result of the tune-up match against Nigeria only adds to the anticipation and excitement surrounding the team. Fans will have to wait a little longer to find out how the Canadian women’s national team fared in their final preparation match, but one thing is for certain – they will be ready to give it their all when they take to the field in Tokyo.