Super Falcons thrash Comoros 5-0 to set up Morocco Olympic qualifier

Nigeria’s Super Falcons advanced to the next round of the African qualifiers for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games after defeating Comoros 5-0 in the second leg of their second-round tie on Tuesday. According to TVC News, the victory at Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne-Remo, Ogun State, secured a commanding 7-0 aggregate triumph for the 10-time African champions, who won the first leg 2-0.

Oyedupe Payne opened the scoring in the 41st minute before Uchenna Kanu doubled Nigeria’s lead in the 58th minute. Payne struck again six minutes later to complete her brace, while Kanu added her second goal in the 67th minute. Christy Ucheibe converted a penalty four minutes later to complete the rout.

The Falcons will face Morocco in the next round as they continue their bid to qualify for Los Angeles 2028. Nigeria returned to Olympic women’s football at Paris 2024 after a 16-year absence and are seeking consecutive appearances at the Games.Africa has two qualification slots for the women’s football tournament at Los Angeles 2028.