Super Falcons Defeat Comoros 5-0, Set to Face Morocco

On October 13, 2026, Nigeria's women's national football team, the Super Falcons, achieved a commanding 5-0 victory over Comoros at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, securing a 7-0 aggregate win in the second round of the LA 2028 Olympic qualifiers. The team had already established a 2-0 lead from the first leg, with goals from Michelle Alozie and Uchenna Kanu.

In the return match, Toni Payne scored the opening goal in the 41st minute, followed by Kanu doubling the lead in the 57th minute. Payne completed her brace shortly after, and Kanu added another goal in the 66th minute.

Christy Ucheibe converted a penalty in the 72nd minute after Blessing Okpe was fouled. This victory sends Nigeria into the third round, where they will face Morocco in March 2027, marking a significant matchup in African women's football history.