Olympic Qualifiers: Super Falcons thrash Comoros 5-0, set f Morocco showdown

Nigeria’s Super Falcons aim to secure a win against Comoros in the second round of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games African qualifiers, which will be held at Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State, on Tuesday. The island nation, Comoros, was unable to find a CAF-approved venue, leading Nigeria to host the match. Nigeria currently leads the first-leg aggregate 2-0, with Michelle Alozie and Uchenna Kanu scoring the goals.

Although several key players, including Asisat Oshoala, Ashleigh Plumptre, and Oluwatosin Demehin, withdrew, Nigeria remains the favorite to complete the fixture against Comoros, who posed little attacking threat in the first leg. Interim head coach Augustine Eguavoen admitted to feeling nervous at the start due to the away game nature, but emphasized the team's respect for Comoros.

Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie cautioned her team against underestimating Comoros, stating that Nigeria is "not done yet." A victory would set up a March 2027 clash with Morocco in the next qualification stage, following the Republic of Congo’s withdrawal from the competition. Football development expert Ibrahim Lawal expressed confidence in the Super Falcons to win against Comoros, but warned against complacency, as Morocco will present a tougher challenge.