Falcons Rout Comoros 5-0, Set Up Morocco Olympic Test
The Nigerian women's football team, the Super Falcons, defeated Comoros 5-0 to secure a 7-0 aggregate victory and advance to the third round of the 2028 Olympic qualifiers. The match saw standout performances from Toni Payne and Uchenna Kanu.
Why it matters
This result is a significant step for the Nigerian team in their pursuit of Olympic qualification, reflecting the growth of women's football in Africa.
Falcons Rout Comoros 5-0, Set Up Morocco Olympic Test By Kelechi / Women's Football / October 14, 2026 Contents show 1 Second-Half Goals Rush 2 An Injury Worry For Ajibade 3 Morocco Await In The Third Round 3.1 📌 Did You Know?
Two goals each from Toni Payne and Uchenna Kanu, plus a Christy Ucheibe penalty, send Nigeria past Comoros 7-0 on aggregate.
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Add as a preferred source Nigeria’s Super Falcons beat Comoros 5-0 in Ikenne on Tuesday to reach the third round of the 2028 Olympic qualifiers. As reported by FootballInNigeria.com.ng , the result gave them a 7-0 aggregate win after a 2-0 first-leg success.
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