Nigeria’s Super Falcons will take on Comoros in the second round of the African qualifiers for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles after the island nation produced one of the most remarkable results in women’s football history, crushing Sudan 30-0 on aggregate.
Comoros booked their place in the next round with a stunning display across two legs, recording a 17-0 victory in the first encounter before completing the rout with a 13-0 win in the return fixture. The unprecedented scoreline secured a comprehensive 30-0 aggregate triumph and set up a meeting with Africa’s most successful women’s national team, Nigeria.
The qualification draw had earlier paired the Super Falcons with the winner of the preliminary-round contest between Sudan and Comoros. Following their dominant performances, Comoros have now earned the right to face the nine-time African champions in what will be their biggest test yet on the road to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
While Comoros arrive with confidence after their record-breaking exploits, Nigeria will enter the tie as clear favourites. The Super Falcons remain a dominant force in African women’s football and boast a wealth of experience on the continental and international stage.
Under the guidance of head coach Justine Madugu, the Nigerian side has continued to build momentum in recent months. The team recently secured back-to-back friendly victories over Senegal, results that have strengthened belief within the squad ahead of a crucial period that includes both continental and Olympic qualification commitments.
According to the Confederation of African Football (CAF), the second-round qualifiers are scheduled to be played over two legs between October 5 and October 13, 2026. The qualification campaign will be contested through a series of knockout rounds, with teams battling for one of Africa’s limited slots at the Olympic Games.
With only two African nations guaranteed places in the women’s football tournament at Los Angeles 2028, the race for qualification is expected to be fiercely competitive. For Nigeria, the objective is clear: successfully navigate the qualifying series and secure a return to the Olympic stage, where the Super Falcons have previously represented both the nation and the continent with distinction.
