Four Super Falcons Withdraw as 14 Players Train in Ikenne Ahead of Comoros Clash

The Super Falcons have stepped up preparations for their 2028 Los Angeles Olympic qualifying campaign, with 14 players currently training in Ikenne ahead of their second-round clash with Comoros.

The team began assembling at the Remo Stars Sports Stadium in Ikenne as interim head coach Augustine Eguavoen intensified preparations for the two-legged encounter.

Four players have withdrawn from the squad for the assignment. Ashleigh Plumptre and Asisat Oshoala have been excused, while Oluwatosin Demehin and Flourish Sabastine are unavailable because of resident-permit issues.

The 14 players currently in camp include Christiana Uzoma, Farida Abdulwahab, Tumininu Adeshina, Valentina Uroko, Glory Edet, Shukurat Oladipo, Glory Ogbonna, Joy Igbokwe, Fatimoh Solaty, Suliat Abideen, Shakirat Moshood, Blessing Nkor, Sandra John and Oluchi Omenazu.

Several key members of the squad are still expected to join the camp, including goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, Michelle Alozie, Christy Ucheibe, Toni Payne, Jennifer Echegini, captain Rasheedat Ajibade, Gift Monday, Joy Omewa, Janet Akekoromowei and Uchenna Kanu.

Nigeria will face Comoros in the first leg on Friday, October 9, before the return fixture on Tuesday, October 13. Both matches will be played at the Remo Stars Sports Stadium in Ikenne.

The Falcons will be seeking to establish a strong advantage across the two legs as they continue their pursuit of qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.