Nigeria’s Super Falcons have secured a place in the third round of the African qualifiers for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games after defeating Comoros 5-0 at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State, on Tuesday.
The victory completed a commanding 7-0 aggregate triumph for Nigeria, following their 2-0 win in the first leg of the qualifying series.
Uchenna Kanu and Toni Payne scored twice each, while Christy Ucheibe converted a penalty to seal an impressive performance for the Nigerian women’s national team.
Kanu and Payne Shine in Five-Goal Victory
The Super Falcons dominated proceedings from the opening stages but had to wait until the 41st minute to break the deadlock.
Kanu capitalised on a defensive error by Comoros before setting up Payne, who fired Nigeria into the lead.
The first half ended 1-0, but Nigeria increased the pressure after the restart.
Kanu doubled the advantage in the 58th minute, heading home a cross from Folashade Ijamilusi.
Payne grabbed her second goal in the 63rd minute after substitute Blessing Okpe beat two defenders and provided the assist.
Three minutes later, Kanu completed her brace with another header from an Ijamilusi delivery, extending Nigeria’s lead to 4-0.
Ucheibe completed the scoring in the 71st minute, calmly converting a penalty after Okpe was brought down inside the box.
Super Falcons Advance to Face Morocco
The result confirmed Nigeria’s progression to the next stage of the African qualification campaign for the 2028 Olympic Games.
The Super Falcons will now face Morocco in the third round, with the qualifying fixtures expected to take place in 2027.
Morocco advanced after the Republic of the Congo withdrew from the qualification series.
The upcoming encounter will present another important challenge for Nigeria as the team continues its bid to secure a place at the Los Angeles Olympics.
Nigeria Targets Return to Olympic Football
The Super Falcons are seeking another appearance at the Olympic Games after competing at Paris 2024, where they exited during the group stage.
Their convincing performances against Comoros provide momentum ahead of the more demanding stages of qualification.
With Morocco awaiting, Nigeria will aim to maintain its attacking form and defensive discipline as the race for a place at LA 2028 continues.
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