The Super Falcons' preparations for their 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games qualifying campaign received a boost with the arrival of China-based forward Folashade Ijamilusi in camp. Ijamilusi, who plays for Lianiong Baiye in China, became the 15th player to report to camp in Ikenne, Ogun State. Her arrival followed Monday evening's training session, which was attended by 14 players. The squad is expected to continue growing ahead of the crucial Olympic qualifying fixture against Comoros.
The Super Falcons are aiming to secure a place at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics after ending a 16-year absence from the women's football tournament at Paris 2024. Interim head coach Augustine Eguavoen has been forced to make several changes to his original squad. Oluwakemi Adegbuyi and Favour Nkwocha have been released to join the Flamingos ahead of the U17 World Cup in Morocco. Defender Ashley Plumptre has also been excused after sustaining a sprain and ligament injury.
Captain Rasheedat Ajibade and her Paris Saint-Germain teammate Jennifer Echegini, as well as United States-based defender Michelle Alozie, are among the players expected to arrive on Tuesday. Midfielders Christy Ucheibe and Toni Payne are also expected, alongside forwards Gift Monday, Joy Omewa, Janet Akekoromowei and Uchenna Kanu. The Falcons are set to step up their training programme as they bid to gain an advantage in the first leg before the return fixture.
Ijamilusi's arrival is a significant boost to the team's preparations. The Super Falcons will face Comoros in the Olympic qualifying fixture, with the first leg scheduled to take place at the Remo Stars Stadium on Friday. The team is expected to continue growing with more players arriving in camp.
The Super Falcons have been dealing with several changes to their squad, with SL Benfica duo Oluwatosin Demehin and Flourish Sabastine missing the Comoros tie as they pursue their resident permits. Five-time Africa Player of the Year Asisat Oshoala has equally been excused, leading Eguavoen to draft in Belarus-based former U20 international forward Blessing Okpe.
The team's preparations have been ongoing, with the players working hard to ensure a good performance in the Olympic qualifying fixture. The Super Falcons are one of the top teams in African women's football, with a record of 10 African championship titles. They will be looking to make a strong impression in the qualifying campaign.
With more players expected to arrive, the Falcons are set to intensify their training programme ahead of the crucial Olympic qualifying fixture. The team's performance in the qualifying campaign will determine their participation in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. The Super Falcons will be looking to make a strong statement in the fixture against Comoros.
Key points
- The Super Falcons' preparations for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games qualifying campaign received a boost with the arrival of Folashade Ijamilusi in camp.
- The team is expected to continue growing with more players arriving in camp ahead of the crucial Olympic qualifying fixture against Comoros.
- The Super Falcons are aiming to secure a place at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics after ending a 16-year absence from the women's football tournament at Paris 2024.
