Super Falcons Thrash Comoros 5-0, Set Up Morocco Clash in Olympic Qualifiers
Nigeria’s Super Falcons secured a commanding 5-0 victory over Comoros in the second leg of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games African qualifiers on Tuesday to advance to the third round with a 7-0 aggregate win.
The Super Falcons dominated proceedings, outclassing and outpressing their opponents to complete a convincing victory despite an injury scare involving captain Rasheedat Ajibade, who was stretchered off in the 22nd minute.
Toni Payne opened the scoring in the 40th minute to give Nigeria a deserved lead before the Super Falcons stepped up their attacking intensity after the break.
Uchenna Kanu doubled Nigeria’s advantage in the 57th minute, while Payne grabbed her second goal of the match in the 63rd minute to extend the lead.
Kanu completed her brace in the 67th minute as Nigeria continued to overwhelm Comoros with relentless attacking pressure.
Christy Ucheibe then converted a penalty in the 71st minute to round off the scoring and seal an emphatic 5-0 victory for the Nigerian side.
The result gave the Super Falcons a 7-0 aggregate triumph over Comoros following their 2-0 victory in the first leg.
Super Falcons Set Up Morocco Showdown
Nigeria will now face Morocco in the third round of the African qualifiers for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.
The Super Falcons will aim to maintain their impressive form as they continue their quest to secure a place at the women’s football tournament at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.
However, attention will also turn to the fitness of captain Ajibade following her early departure from Tuesday’s encounter.
Full-time: Nigeria 5-0 Comoros
Aggregate: Nigeria 7-0 Comoros
Nigeria’s goal scorers:
- Toni Payne — 40′, 63′
- Uchenna Kanu — 57′, 67′
- Christy Ucheibe — 71′ (penalty)
Next match: Nigeria vs Morocco — Third Round, 2028 Olympic Games African Qualifiers.
