Five Key Takeaways as Super Falcons Thrash Comoros 7-0 on Aggregate

Posted : 14 October 2026

Nigeria’s Super Falcons have advanced to the third round of the African qualifiers for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games after defeating Comoros 5-0 in the second leg of their tie on Tuesday, October 13. The result completed a 7-0 aggregate victory, following Nigeria’s 2-0 win in the first leg. The performance offered interim coach Augustine Eguavoen several positives ahead of a tougher meeting with Morocco.

1. Defensive organisation provides a solid foundation

Nigeria kept clean sheets in both matches, limiting Comoros to few opportunities across the tie. Michelle Alozie and Uchenna Kanu scored in the first leg, while the defence maintained its discipline in the return fixture.

Shukurat Oladipo and Christy Ucheibe also showed promise as a central defensive partnership. Although Comoros offered limited attacking pressure, Nigeria will need the same organisation against stronger opponents.

2. Michelle Alozie continues to deliver

Alozie made an important contribution in the opening leg, scoring Nigeria’s first goal in the 48th minute. The Houston Dash defender combined her defensive responsibilities with forward runs that gave the Super Falcons additional attacking options.

Her experience and versatility could prove valuable when Nigeria face Morocco, whose attacking quality is likely to demand greater concentration from the backline.

3. Uchenna Kanu strengthens Nigeria’s attacking threat

Kanu scored three goals across the two legs, including a brace in the return match. She also created Toni Payne’s opening goal in the second leg after capitalising on an error by the Comoros goalkeeper.

Her movement, aerial ability and finishing gave Nigeria a consistent threat in the penalty area. Maintaining that form will be important as the competition becomes more demanding.

4. Toni Payne, Ijamilusi and Okpe highlight attacking depth

Payne scored twice in the second leg, taking advantage of the opportunities created by her teammates. Folashade Ijamilusi supplied crosses for both of Kanu’s second-leg goals, while substitute Blessing Okpe helped transform Nigeria’s second-half performance.

Okpe assisted Payne’s second goal and won the penalty that Christy Ucheibe converted to complete the 5-0 victory. Their contributions showed how Nigeria can use substitutions and different attacking combinations to sustain pressure.

5. Morocco will present a tougher test

Nigeria’s next opponents are Morocco, who advanced after the Republic of Congo withdrew from the qualifying competition. The Atlas Lionesses reached the final of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, where Nigeria defeated them 3-2 to claim the continental title.

The upcoming tie will demand greater precision, defensive concentration and composure from the Super Falcons. Eguavoen must ensure his team converts chances while remaining organised against a stronger opponent.

Nigeria’s victory over Comoros has provided momentum and confidence in the Olympic qualifying campaign. The meeting with Morocco will offer a clearer measure of the team’s progress as it pursues a place at Los Angeles 2028.

Five Key Takeaways as Super Falcons Thrash Comoros 7-0 on Aggregate

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