Interim Head Coach of the Super Falcons, Augustine Eguavoen, has invited 28 players for the team's upcoming Los Angeles 2028 Olympics qualifying fixture against Comoros. The list includes a mix of experienced players and young talents, with some players drawn from the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL). The team will assemble at the AM2PM Hotel, Ijebu-Ode on Saturday, October 3, 2026.
The invited players include captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, defenders Michelle Alozie and Oluwatosin Demehin, midfielders Christy Ucheibe and Jennifer Echegini, and forwards Gift Monday and Asisat Oshoala. Other notable inclusions are youngsters Christiana Uzoma, Farida Abdulwahab, Tumininu Adeshina, and Favour Nkwocha. The team will be boosted by the experience of players like Toni Payne, Shukurat Oladipo, and Ashley Plumptre.
The Super Falcons will face Comoros in a two-legged fixture, with the first leg scheduled for Friday, October 9, 2026, in Ikenne-Remo, Nigeria. The return leg will be played on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at the same venue. Comoros does not have a CAF-approved venue for international games, hence the choice of Nigeria as the host for both matches. A victory on aggregate will send the Falcons to a third-round fixture in the five-fixture stretch qualifying campaign.
The goalkeepers invited for the fixture are Chiamaka Nnadozie, Comfort Erhabor, and Christiana Uzoma. The defenders include Michelle Alozie, Shukurat Oladipo, Farida Abdulwahab, Glory Ogbonna, Oluwatosin Demehin, Glory Edet, Ashley Plumptre, and Tumininu Adeshina. The midfielders are Christy Ucheibe, Joy Igbokwe, Favour Nkwocha, Fatimoh Solaty, Suliat Abideen, Toni Payne, and Jennifer Echegini.
The forwards invited for the fixture include Rasheedat Ajibade, Asisat Oshoala, Flourish Sabastine, Shakirat Moshood, Gift Monday, Joy Omewa, Blessing Nkor, Oluwakemi Adegbuyi, Janet Akekoromowei, and Uchenna Kanu. The team will be looking to make a strong impression in the qualifying campaign, with a view to securing a spot in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.
The Super Falcons have been drawn against Comoros in the second-round fixture, with the winner advancing to the third round. The team will be seeking to build on their recent performances, with a focus on securing a positive result against Comoros. The coaching staff will be working closely with the players to ensure they are well-prepared for the fixture.
The upcoming fixture against Comoros is a crucial one for the Super Falcons, with the team seeking to make progress in the qualifying campaign. The players have been tasked with giving their best and making the nation proud. The team's performance will be closely watched by fans and pundits alike, with many expecting a strong showing from the team.
Key points
- The Super Falcons will face Comoros in a two-legged fixture, with the first leg scheduled for October 9, 2026.
- A victory on aggregate will send the Falcons to a third-round fixture in the five-fixture stretch qualifying campaign.
- The team will assemble at the AM2PM Hotel, Ijebu-Ode on Saturday, October 3, 2026.
