Nigeria’s Super Falcons started their LA 2028 Olympics qualification bid with a 2-0 win over Comoros in the first leg of their second-round qualifier on Friday, October 9, 2026.
Michelle Alozie and Uchenna Kanu scored second-half goals to give the 10-time African champions the advantage at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne.
The fixture was officially Comoros’ home game, but both legs are being staged at the same venue in Ogun State after Comoros failed to present a CAF-approved stadium.
Interim coach Augustine Eguavoen handed a starting debut to Joy Igbokwe in midfield, while Janet Akekoromowei and Suliat Abideen earned their first senior caps as second-half substitutes.
After a dominant but goalless first half where captain Rasheedat Ajibade hit the crossbar in the 26th minute, Nigeria broke through three minutes after the restart.
Alozie opened the scoring in the 48th minute, converting from close range after Gift Monday headed a cross into her path.
Kanu doubled the lead on the hour mark, heading home Jennifer Echegini’s corner in the 60th minute.
Nigeria will be the designated home side for the return leg on Tuesday, October 13, at the same stadium. The aggregate winners will advance to face Morocco in the third round.
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