Super Falcons Triumph Over Comoros 5-0 in Qualifiers

Nigeria’s Super Falcons advanced to the third round of the 2028 Olympic Games women’s football qualifiers after a commanding 5-0 victory over Comoros in the second leg held in Ikenne. The team, coached by Augustine Eguavoen, won with a 7-0 aggregate score, having previously secured a 2-0 win away.

Uchenna Kanu and Toni Payne were the standout players, each scoring two goals. Kanu opened the scoring in the 41st minute by assisting Payne, who capitalized on a mistake by Comoros goalkeeper Aicha Said.

Kanu then scored her first goal in the 58th minute with a header from a pass by substitute Folashade Ijamilusi. Payne netted her second in the 63rd minute, followed by Kanu's second goal three minutes later, also a header from Ijamilusi.

Christy Ucheibe capped off the scoring with a penalty in the 71st minute after Okpe was fouled in the box. The victory sets up a matchup against Morocco in the next round.