Favour Omenazu, captain of Milton Keynes Dons, has been called up to the Super Falcons for the first time ahead of Nigeria's 2028 Olympic qualifying matches against Comoros. The 24-year-old was invited by interim head coach Augustine Eguavoen as Nigeria prepares for the second-round qualifying tie. Omenazu's call-up is a significant milestone in her career, representing a major achievement for the player who has established herself as a leadership figure at MK Dons.
Omenazu's invitation comes after several withdrawals from the original Super Falcons squad, forcing Eguavoen to bring in additional options. The player had recently committed her international future to Nigeria, despite also being eligible to represent England. Her inclusion in the squad provides Eguavoen with another option as he works to build a team capable of progressing through the qualifying rounds. The Super Falcons began preparations with a reduced squad due to the unavailability of several established players.
Nigeria will face Comoros in the first leg on Friday, October 9, before the return fixture on Tuesday, October 13. Both matches will be played at the Remo Stars Sports Stadium in Ikenne-Remo, as Comoros is unable to use a CAF-approved home venue. The team is seeking victory over Comoros on aggregate to advance to the third round of the Olympic qualifying competition. This stage will ultimately determine Africa's representatives at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
Omenazu's arrival gives Eguavoen another option to strengthen his team. The interim head coach was appointed to lead the Super Falcons in the Olympic qualifiers. His experience is seen as an advantage for the team. Eguavoen's task is to guide Nigeria through the qualifying rounds and secure a spot at the 2028 Olympics.
The Super Falcons have started preparations for the crucial Olympic qualifiers. The team is working to build a strong lineup capable of progressing through the qualifying rounds. Omenazu's inclusion is expected to bolster the team's chances of advancing. The player is set to make her senior international debut if she features in the matches against Comoros.
The Olympic qualifiers are a significant event for African football. The competition will determine the continent's representatives at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. Nigeria is seeking to secure a spot at the Games through the qualifying rounds. The team's performance will be crucial in achieving this goal.
The matches against Comoros are set to take place at the Remo Stars Sports Stadium in Ikenne-Remo. The stadium will host both the first and second legs of the qualifying tie. The Super Falcons are expected to put in a strong performance to advance to the next stage of the competition.
Key points
- Favour Omenazu receives her first call-up to the Super Falcons for the 2028 Olympic qualifying double-header against Comoros.
- The Super Falcons will face Comoros in the first leg on October 9 and the return fixture on October 13 at the Remo Stars Sports Stadium in Ikenne-Remo.
- A win over Comoros on aggregate will send Nigeria into the third round of the Olympic qualifying competition.
