Olympic qualifiers: Ajibade injury blow clouds Falcons five-star win

Nigeria's Super Falcons put on a show at the Remo Stars Stadium, beating Comoros 5-0 in the second leg to finish with a dominant 7-0 aggregate win and secure their place in the next round of CAF Women’s Olympic qualifying. Having taken a 2-0 lead from the first leg, the reigning African champions showcased their dominance over the island nation's defense in a lopsided match. Toni Payne and Uchenna Kanu shone, scoring a brace each to upset the Comorian backline, while Christy Ucheibe added class with a penalty conversion.

However, the triumph was overshadowed by a worrying injury scare for captain Rasheedat Ajibade. The key midfielder was substituted mid-game and had to be replaced, causing concern ahead of upcoming fixtures. Folashade Ijamilusi came on as a substitute and quickly made an impact, pairing up with Blessing Okpe to inject energy and creativity into the attack and help seal the victory.

Nigeria's comprehensive win ensures their advancement to the third round, setting the stage for a high-profile match against Morocco as the Super Falcons inch closer to the 2028 Olympic Games.