Super Falcons Thrash Comoros 5-0 to Reach Next Round

Nigeria’s Super Falcons have advanced to the third round of the 2028 Olympic qualifiers after thrashing Comoros 5-0 in the second leg in Ikenne, Ogun State, on Tuesday, completing a 7-0 aggregate victory.

Uchenna Kanu and Toni Payne scored twice each, while Christy Ucheibe added another goal as the nine-time African champions dominated the encounter at the home ground of Remo Stars.

The Super Falcons took the lead in the 41st minute when Kanu capitalised on a defensive error and squared the ball to Payne, who fired into the net.

Nigeria went into half-time with a 1-0 advantage before Kanu doubled the lead in the 58th minute, heading home a delivery from Folashade Ijamilusi.

Kanu thought she had scored again three minutes later, connecting with another Ijamilusi cross, but the goal was ruled out for offside.

Payne extended Nigeria’s lead in the 63rd minute after forward Blessing Okpe dribbled past two Comoros defenders before setting up the Inter Milan Femení player, who finished confidently.

Kanu completed her brace three minutes later, converting another inviting cross from Ijamilusi to make it 4-0.

Okpe, who had impressed since coming on in the second half, then won a penalty for Nigeria after a Comoros player fouled her inside the box.

Ucheibe calmly converted from the spot in the 71st minute to seal the 5-0 victory.

The result gave Nigeria a 7-0 aggregate win over Comoros following their 2-0 victory in the first leg.

The Super Falcons will face Morocco in the third round of the African qualifiers, scheduled for early 2027, as they continue their bid to reach the women’s football tournament at the 2028 Olympic Games.