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Super Falcons Crush Comoros 5-0, Set up Clash with Morocco

Marvelous David Nigeria’s Super Falcons yesterday secured a commanding 5-0 victory over Comoros in the second leg of their 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games qualifiers at the Remo Stars Stadium

On a recent day, Nigeria's Super Falcons delivered a dominant 5-0 win over Comoros in the second leg of their 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games qualifying match at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State. The home side will now face Morocco in the third round of African qualifiers as they aim for a spot at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Uchenna Kanu and Toni Payne each found the back of the net twice, while Christy Ucheibe added a third goal. With the 2-0 aggregate win from the first leg, Nigeria secured a 7-0 total victory, advancing to the next round of African qualifying. The Super Falcons broke the tie in the 41st minute when Uchenna Kanu capitalized on a defensive mistake.

Toni Payne extended Nigeria's lead in the second half with a goal in the 63rd minute, following an assist from Blessing Okpe. Uchenna Kanu completed her brace by heading home a cross in the 58th minute, making it 4-0. Three minutes later, Uchenna Kanu added another goal from another Folashade Ijamilusi delivery, solidifying the Super Falcons' lead. In the 71st minute, Christy Ucheibe scored a penalty, sealing a convincing 5-0 victory for Nigeria.

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