Super Falcons Secure 2-0 Win Against Comoros in Qualifier

Nigeria’s Super Falcons commenced their journey to qualify for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles with a 2-0 win against Comoros in the first leg of their second-round CAF qualifying tie on Friday. The match was held at Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne-Remo.

Michelle Alozie and Uchenna Kanu scored in the second half to secure the victory for the 10-time African champions. Despite controlling the first half, the Super Falcons struggled to convert their chances, with Toni Payne missing the target in the 11th minute and team captain Rasheedat Ajibade hitting the woodwork in the 26th minute.

The breakthrough came three minutes into the second half when Alozie scored from close range after a header from Gift Monday. Kanu doubled the lead shortly after the hour mark with a header from a corner taken by Jennifer Echegini.

Comoros could not challenge Nigeria’s defense, allowing the Super Falcons to maintain their two-goal advantage until the final whistle. The win positions Nigeria favorably ahead of the second leg on Tuesday, with aggregate winners advancing to face Morocco in the third round.