The Nigeria Super Falcons have commenced preparations for their 2028 Olympics Women's Football Tournament qualifying match against Comoros. A total of 14 players trained on Monday evening at Ikenne, ahead of the first leg match on Friday. The team is determined to secure a spot in the Women's Olympic Football Tournament for the second time in a row, after a 16-year absence. The return match is scheduled to take place at the Remo Stars Stadium on Tuesday evening.
Interim Head Coach Augustine Eguavoen has made some changes to the team, releasing Oluwakemi Adegbuyi and Favour Nkwocha back to the U17 women's team, Flamingos. The Flamingos are set to participate in the FIFA U17 Women's World Cup finals in Morocco. Adegbuyi was named the Most Valuable Player of the recently-concluded WAFU-B U17 Girls Cup competition in Yamoussoukro. Nkwocha featured for the Falconets at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in Poland.
The team has been hit with some setbacks, including injuries and absences. Defender Ashley Plumptre has pleaded to be excused due to an injury, while SL Benfica duo Oluwatosin Demehin and Flourish Sabastine will not be joining the team due to resident permit issues. Five-time Africa Player of the Year Asisat Oshoala has also pleaded to be excused. Eguavoen has called up Belarus-based former U20 team forward Blessing Okpe to replace the absent players.
A total of 11 players are expected to join the team, including defender Michelle Alozie, midfielders Christy Ucheibe and Jennifer Echegini, and captain Rasheedat Ajibade and Gift Monday. The team is expected to intensify their training ahead of the crucial qualifier. The Super Falcons are seeking to make their mark in the Women's Olympic Football Tournament for the second time in a row.
The Super Falcons have a rich history in African football, having won the African championship 10 times. The team has a strong squad and is determined to secure a spot in the 2028 Olympics. The qualifiers will be a test of the team's strength and strategy, as they face off against Comoros.
The first leg match against Comoros is set to take place on Friday, with the return match scheduled for Tuesday evening. The Super Falcons will be looking to make a strong statement in the first leg, ahead of the return match. The team's performance will be closely watched by fans and analysts alike.
The 2028 Olympics Women's Football Tournament is expected to take place in Los Angeles, and the Super Falcons are eager to make their mark. With a strong squad and determined players, the team is confident of securing a spot in the tournament. The qualifiers against Comoros will be a crucial test of their strength and strategy.
Key points
- The Super Falcons have commenced preparations for their 2028 Olympics Women's Football Tournament qualifier against Comoros.
- The team has been hit with some setbacks, including injuries and absences of key players.
- The Super Falcons are seeking to make their mark in the Women's Olympic Football Tournament for the second time in a row.
