Super Falcons spank Comoros 5-0 in 2028 Olympics qualifier
Nigeria’s Super Falcons trounced Comoros 5-0 on Tuesday in the return leg of the second-round African qualification match for the women’s football event of the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, United States.
Uchenna Kanu and Toni Payne scored a brace each, while Christy Ucheibe made it five for the 10-time African champions, at the Remo Stars home ground in Ikenne, Ogun state.
The result brings the aggregate scoreline to 7-0, advancing them to the third round of the qualifiers after a 2-0 victory in the first leg on Friday at the same venue.
The Super Falcons will next face Morocco in the next round of qualifiers to be played next year, as they seek to claim one of the two spots for Africa at the Olympics.
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