LA 2028 Olympics qualifiers: Alozie, Kanu fire Super Falcons to 2-0 win over Comoros

IKENNE, NIGERIA (Made In Africa Sport) – The Super Falcons of Nigeria beat Comoros 2-0 in the first leg of their second-round qualifying tie for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games on Friday, October 9, 2006.

The match was played at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State, as Comoros do not have a CAF-approved stadium.

Defender Michelle Alozie opened the scoring shortly after the restart before forward Uchenna Kanu doubled Nigeria’s lead to give the Super Falcons a two-goal advantage ahead of the return leg.

Super Falcons held goalless at half-time

Despite creating several chances in the first half, Nigeria could not find the breakthrough before the interval.

Uchenna Kanu had an attempt blocked by a Comoros defender in the 18th minute, while Alozie missed an opportunity moments later after beating a defender in a one-on-one situation.

Comoros goalkeeper Aicha Said also denied Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade in the 25th minute as the visitors held firm.

Both teams went into the break with the score at 0-0.

Alozie, Kanu seal Super Falcons victory

Nigeria broke the deadlock two minutes after the restart, with Alozie finding the net in the 47th minute.

Kanu extended the lead in the 59th minute, heading home Jennifer Echegini’s corner to put the Super Falcons in control of the tie.

Nigeria continued to push for more goals but could not add to their tally.

The victory gives the Super Falcons a two-goal advantage heading into the second leg, with a clean sheet further strengthening their position in the tie.

Super Falcons face Comoros in return leg

Nigeria will host Comoros again at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, for the return leg.

The Super Falcons will aim to protect their advantage and advance to the third round of the Olympic qualifiers.

The winner on aggregate will face Morocco in the next round after the North African side received a bye following the withdrawal of the Republic of the Congo.

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