Nigeria’s Super Falcons have taken another step towards the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games after defeating Comoros 5-0 in the second leg of their African qualifying campaign on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. The emphatic victory secured a 7-0 aggregate win and booked Nigeria’s place in the third round, where they will face Morocco.
Toni Payne and Uchenna Kanu scored twice each, while Christy Ucheibe added a fifth goal from the penalty spot at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State. The result capped a strong two-legged performance from Nigeria, who kept Comoros from scoring in either match.
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Payne and Kanu Lead Nigeria’s Goal Fest
The Super Falcons dominated proceedings but had to wait until the 41st minute to break the deadlock. Kanu capitalised on a defensive error before setting up Payne, who finished confidently to give Nigeria a 1-0 lead at half-time.
Kanu doubled the advantage in the 58th minute, heading home a delivery from Folashade Ijamilusi. The forward thought she had scored again three minutes later, but the effort was ruled out for offside.
Payne restored the momentum in the 63rd minute, completing her brace after Blessing Okpe dribbled past two Comoros defenders and supplied the pass. Three minutes later, Kanu also claimed her second goal, meeting another inviting cross from Ijamilusi.
Okpe continued to trouble the Comoros defence and won a penalty after being fouled inside the box. Ucheibe converted from the spot to complete the 5-0 victory.
The performance highlighted Nigeria’s attacking options, with Payne’s finishing, Kanu’s movement and the impact of the substitutes helping the team turn its dominance into a convincing scoreline.
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Defensive Confidence and Fresh Attacking Options
Nigeria’s clean sheet was another positive from the tie. The Super Falcons kept Comoros scoreless across both legs, providing a solid defensive platform for their attacking players to deliver.
The second-leg performance also offered encouraging signs about squad depth. Ijamilusi supplied the crosses for Kanu’s goals, while Okpe brought energy and direct running after coming on. Their contributions helped Nigeria increase the pressure in the second half.
Michelle Alozie also earned praise for her performances across the two matches, combining defensive work with forward runs down the right flank. The displays from the defence and the wider squad will give Nigeria reasons for confidence as the qualifying campaign becomes more demanding.
Comoros offered limited attacking threat in this encounter, so Nigeria’s next fixture will provide a more searching test of the team’s organisation and consistency.
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Morocco Await in the Next Round
The Super Falcons will now turn their attention to Morocco, their opponents in the third round of the African qualifiers for the women’s football tournament at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.
Morocco are expected to provide a tougher challenge, making the next stage an important measure of Nigeria’s progress. The Super Falcons can take confidence from their attacking form and defensive record against Comoros, but they will need to maintain that level against stronger opposition.
Nigeria’s qualification campaign remains ongoing, and the team must continue winning to move closer to a place at the Olympics. For now, the 7-0 aggregate victory represents a convincing step forward.
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