Super Falcons Train for 2028 Olympics Qualifier Against Comoros

The Super Falcons, Nigeria’s senior women national football team, commenced training in Ikenne on Monday evening in preparation for their qualifying match for the 2028 Olympics Women’s Football Tournament against Comoros, scheduled for Friday. The teams will meet again for a return match at Remo Stars Stadium on Tuesday evening.

Interim Head Coach Augustine Eguavoen has released Oluwakemi Adegbuyi and Favour Nkwocha back to the U17 women’s team, Flamingos, who are set to depart for the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup finals in Morocco. Defender Ashley Plumptre is excused due to an injury, while SL Benfica players Oluwatosin Demehin and Flourish Sabastine are unavailable due to resident permit issues.

Asisat Oshoala has also requested to be excused, leading to the call-up of Belarus-based Blessing Okpe. Currently, 14 players are in training, with 11 more expected, including key players like Michelle Alozie and Rasheedat Ajibade.