Olympic Qualifiers: Super Falcons Thrash Comoros 5-0 to Set Up Morocco Clash

Nigeria’s Super Falcons have booked their place in the next round of the African qualifiers for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games after thrashing Comoros 5-0 in the second leg of their second-round tie on Tuesday.

The Nigerian side sealed their progression with a commanding 5-0 win in Tuesday’s return leg at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne-Remo, Ogun State, having won the first meeting 2-0.

Oyedupe Payne gave the hosts the lead shortly before half-time, finding the net in the 41st minute to put Nigeria in a strong position.

The Super Falcons stepped up their attacking efforts after the break, with Uchenna Kanu making it 2-0 in the 58th minute. Payne added her second goal of the game six minutes later, extending Nigeria’s lead.

Kanu completed her brace in the 67th minute before Christy Ucheibe converted from the penalty spot four minutes later to seal the comprehensive victory.

The emphatic result sends Nigeria into the next qualifying round, where they will face Morocco as they continue their pursuit of a place at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.