Eguavoen Leads Super Falcons in Olympic Qualifiers Against Comoros

Augustine Eguavoen has been appointed as the interim head coach of Nigeria's Super Falcons for their Los Angeles 2028 Olympic qualifying matches against Comoros. He will be supported by Christopher Danjuma, Ayisat Yusuf, and Olatunji Baruwa.

Eguavoen, who previously led the Super Eagles to a bronze medal at the 2006 Africa Cup of Nations, was appointed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) in September. Danjuma, head coach of Nasarawa Amazons, has significant experience, having led Nigeria's Falconets at the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.

Yusuf, a former Super Falcons defender, has 68 caps and experience from four Women’s Africa Cup of Nations and three World Cups. Baruwa will oversee goalkeeping.

The Super Falcons, ranked 36th in the FIFA Women’s World Ranking, received a second-round bye due to their ranking. The matches will take place at Remo Stars Stadium on October 9 and 13, with Nigeria needing to navigate five qualifying rounds for Olympic qualification.