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Comoros set up a 2028 Olympic qualifier with the Super Falcons after a 30-0 aggregate win over Sudan

Chambers will face Nigerian Super Falcons in the second round of qualification for the women’s football competition at Olympic Games 2028 after recording a stunning aggregate victory over Sudan.

The Coelacanths secured their place in the next round with a stunning 30-0 aggregate triumph, winning the first leg 17-0 before finishing the job with a 13-0 win in the return leg.

Nigeria awaits in the second round

Having progressed from the first round, Comoros now face a far tougher challenge against reigning African champions Nigeria.

The Super Falcons, Africa’s most successful women’s national team, enter the match as heavy favorites and will begin their qualification campaign from the second round.

Nigeria will look to maintain their status as one of the top teams on the continent as they battle for a place at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.

The bilateral second round match is scheduled to take place between October 5 and 13, 2026.

Comoros set up a 2028 Olympic qualifier with the Super Falcons after a 30-0 aggregate win over SudanComoros set up a 2028 Olympic qualifier with the Super Falcons after a 30-0 aggregate win over Sudan
Comoros will face the Super Falcons of Nigeria next in the Olympic qualifiers – Getty image

Super Falcons are building momentum

The Super Falcons head into the qualifiers in positive form after back-to-back wins over Senegal in international friendlies.

Justine Madugu’s side beat Teranga Lionesses 2-1 in the first leg before posting a more convincing 3-0 victory in the second leg at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne.

The matches were part of Nigeria’s preparations for the upcoming international competitions and provided the coaching staff with another opportunity to assess the squad.

Only two African nations will qualify for the women’s football tournament at the 2028 Olympics, making the qualifying series highly competitive.

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