Nigeria’s Super Falcons have advanced to the next round of the women’s football qualifiers for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games after defeating Comoros 5-0 in the second leg of their second-round encounter in Ikenne, Ogun State.
The victory on Tuesday gave Nigeria a commanding 7-0 aggregate win after securing a 2-0 triumph in the first leg, setting up a meeting with Morocco’s Atlas Lionesses in the next round.
Key Highlights
- Super Falcons beat Comoros 5-0 in Ikenne to win 7-0 on aggregate.
- Nigeria will face Morocco’s Atlas Lionesses in the next round of LA 2028 Olympic qualifiers.
- Toni Payne and Uchenna Kanu scored two goals each, with Christy Ucheibe converting a penalty.
- Folashade Ijamilusi provided two assists after coming on for injured captain Rasheedat Ajibade.
- Ajibade was forced off in the 28th minute following a heavy collision.
Ajibade Injured as Super Falcons Dominate
Interim coach Augustine Eguavoen’s side dominated proceedings, although the team suffered an early setback when captain Rasheedat Ajibade was forced off following a heavy collision in the 28th minute. Folashade Ijamilusi replaced the injured skipper.
Nigeria had threatened to take the lead earlier, with Gift Monday missing a promising opportunity in the ninth minute after breaking through on goal.
The breakthrough eventually came in the 41st minute when Uchenna Kanu capitalised on a goalkeeping error by the Comoros side before setting up Toni Payne, who finished from close range.
Kanu, Payne Grab Braces After the Break
Eguavoen introduced Blessing Okpe for Monday at half-time, and the substitution helped Nigeria increase the pressure on their opponents.
In the 58th minute, Ijamilusi delivered a well-placed cross that Kanu converted with a firm header to make it 2-0.
Kanu thought she had scored again three minutes later, but the effort was ruled out for offside.
The Super Falcons extended their advantage in the 63rd minute when Okpe beat two defenders before setting up Payne, who completed her brace.
Three minutes later, Ijamilusi provided another assist, delivering a cross that Kanu headed home for her second goal of the match and third across the two legs.
Nigeria were awarded a penalty in the 71st minute after Okpe was brought down inside the box. Christy Ucheibe converted the spot-kick to complete the 5-0 victory.
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Super Falcons Turn Attention to Morocco
The technical crew subsequently made further substitutions, with Jennifer Echegini and Kanu replaced by Suliat Abideen and Shakirat Moshood in the 81st minute. Fatimah Soliat also came on for Payne four minutes from time.
With the comprehensive aggregate victory, Nigeria now turn their attention to Morocco as they continue their quest to qualify for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
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