The Super Falcons of Nigeria now know their opponents in the second round of the women's football qualifiers for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. Comoros secured a stunning 30-0 aggregate victory over Sudan, setting up a clash with the African champions.
Comoros Dominates Sudan
Comoros won the second leg 13-0, adding to their first-leg triumph to advance in emphatic fashion. The Coelacanthes scored 30 goals across two matches without conceding, making a bold statement ahead of their encounter with Nigeria.
Nigeria's Challenge Ahead
Comoros' free-scoring performances have generated excitement, but the challenge now becomes significantly tougher. According to CAF, the Coelacanthes will face continental giants Nigeria, ten-time African champions and one of the most formidable sides in women's football.
While Nigeria are overwhelming favourites, Comoros have built momentum and belief following their historic first-round performance. The Comoros team, ranked 187th in the world, has never competed in any major tournament. They will mark their 20th anniversary when they face the Super Falcons, having played their first official match on October 28, 2006.
Super Falcons' Olympic Mission
The fixture against Comoros marks the beginning of Nigeria's latest bid to qualify for the Olympic Games after returning to the women's football event at Paris 2024. Nigeria made their Olympic debut in Sydney 2000 and appeared at every edition until Beijing 2008 before missing three consecutive tournaments. They returned to Paris 2024 after overcoming Ethiopia, Cameroon and South Africa.
However, their campaign in France ended in disappointment as they finished bottom of Group C following defeats to Brazil, Spain and Japan.
Tough Road to Los Angeles 2028
Despite the expansion of the women's football tournament from 12 to 16 teams, Africa will again be represented by only two countries at the Los Angeles Games. Having received a first-round bye, Nigeria must negotiate four rounds to book their place in the United States.
If the Super Falcons overcome Comoros in October, they will advance to a third-round clash against either Congo or Morocco in February 2027. The winners of that fixture will progress to the fourth round scheduled for October 2027 before the decisive final round in December 2027, where Africa's two representatives for Los Angeles 2028 will be determined.
WAFCON Title Defence Up Next
Legit.ng earlier reported that the Super Falcons rounded off preparations for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations with 2-1 and 3-0 victories over Senegal in a double-header friendly played in Nigeria. Nigeria's quest to retain the WAFCON title will begin on July 27 in Morocco, where the Super Falcons open their campaign against Malawi under Justin Madugu.
