Interim head coach Augustine Eguavoen has announced a 28-player squad for Nigeria's upcoming 2028 Olympic qualifying matches against Comoros. Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade and forward Asisat Oshoala are among the players called up for the two-legged fixture. The squad also includes goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, defenders Michelle Alozie, Oluwatosin Demehin, and Ashley Plumptre, as well as midfielders Christy Ucheibe, Toni Payne, and Jennifer Echegini.
Nigeria will host Comoros in both legs of the tie, with the first match scheduled for October 9 and the return fixture billed for October 13 at the Remo Stars Sports Stadium, Ikenne-Remo. This arrangement follows Comoros' inability to provide a CAF-approved venue for international matches, leaving Nigeria to stage both encounters. The Super Falcons received a bye into this stage of the African qualifiers, while Comoros reached the round after a dominant 30-0 aggregate victory over Sudan.
The invited players are expected to report to the Super Falcons' camp at the AM2PM Hotel in Ijebu-Ode on October 3 as preparations begin for the qualifiers. Other players included in the squad are Comfort Erhabor and Christiana Uzoma, while the defensive options include Shukurat Oladipo, Farida Abdulwahab, Glory Ogbonna, Glory Edet, and Tumininu Adeshina. The midfield also features Joy Igbokwe, Favour Nkwocha, Fatimoh Solaty, and Suliat Abideen.
Eguavoen was appointed on an interim basis earlier this month to oversee the Super Falcons' Olympic qualifying campaign. The team's goal is to progress through the subsequent rounds of the qualifying series to secure one of Africa's two places at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. The squad includes players from various clubs around the world, including Paris Saint-Germain, Al-Hilal, and Inter Milan.
The Super Falcons' squad for the Olympic qualifiers is diverse, with players from different countries and leagues. Forwards Flourish Sabastine, Shakirat Moshood, Joy Omewa, Blessing Nkor, Oluwakemi Adegbuyi, Janet Akekoromowei, and Uchenna Kanu complete the attacking options. The team will need to work together to achieve their goal of qualifying for the Olympic Games.
In other news, Nigeria and Ghana endured difficult outings in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The Super Eagles lost 3-0 away to Guinea-Bissau, while Ghana were beaten 4-2 at home by Gambia. Egypt recorded the day's biggest win, 5-0 away to South Sudan, while Morocco won 2-0 in Lesotho.
The Super Falcons will face a tough challenge in their Olympic qualifying matches against Comoros. However, with a strong squad and good preparation, they have a good chance of progressing to the next round. The team's performance will be crucial in determining their chances of qualifying for the Olympic Games.
Key points
- * The Super Falcons have been drawn against Comoros in the 2028 Olympic qualifying series. * A total of 28 players have been called up for the two-legged fixture. * The team will need to progress through the qualifying series to secure one of Africa's two places at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
