LA 2028 Olympics Race: Super Falcons Step Up Preparations as Ajibade, Six Others Join Camp

Posted : 07 October 2026

The Super Falcons have intensified preparations for their 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games qualifying campaign, with captain Rasheedat Ajibade and six other players joining the team’s training camp ahead of Friday’s encounter with Comoros.

The arrival of Ajibade, Michelle Alozie, Christy Ucheibe, Toni Payne, Jennifer Echegini, Folashade Ijamilusi and Janet Akekoromowei has increased the number of players in camp to 21.

Five additional players are expected to join the squad by Tuesday evening as the Falcons continue preparations for the crucial second-round qualifying fixture.

The first-leg encounter, originally scheduled to be played in Comoros, will now take place at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne-Remo, on Friday from 6:00 p.m.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Rwanda’s Henriette Byukusenge as the centre referee for the match.

She will be assisted by compatriots Sandrine Murangwa and Regine Mukayiranga as first and second assistant referees, while Aline Umutoni will serve as the fourth official.

Namibia’s Fransiska Katjaimo has been appointed referee assessor, with Burkina Faso’s Oumou Sy designated as match commissioner.

Meanwhile, the Comoros senior women’s national team arrived in Ijebu-Ode on Monday night ahead of the encounter.

The visitors were scheduled to hold their first training session in Ikenne-Remo on Tuesday evening as they begin preparations for their first meeting with the nine-time African champions in the qualifying series.

The Super Falcons will be seeking to secure a strong advantage in the first leg before the return fixture as both teams battle for progression in the Olympic qualifying race.

Super Falcons Camp

Goalkeepers: Christiana Uzoma.

Defenders: Farida Abdulwahab, Sandra John, Tumininu Adeshina, Valentina Uroko, Glory Edet, Shukurat Oladipo, Glory Ogbonna.

Midfielders: Christy Ucheibe, Toni Payne, Favour Omenazu, Joy Igbokwe, Jennifer Echegini, Fatimoh Solaty, Suliat Abideen.

Forwards: Rasheedat Ajibade, Shakirat Moshood, Blessing Nkor, Sandra John, Folashade Ijamilusi, Janet Akekoromowei.

Expected: Chiamaka Nnadozie, Comfort Erhabоr, Gift Monday, Joy Omewa and Uchenna Kanu.

The Super Falcons will look to make home advantage count when they face Comoros in Ikenne-Remo, with a positive first-leg result providing an important boost ahead of the return fixture. The team will also aim to build on its preparations and secure progression in the Olympic qualifying race.

LA 2028 Olympics Race: Super Falcons Step Up Preparations as Ajibade, Six Others Join Camp

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