Nigeria initiates 11 new Falcons ahead of Comoros return leg in Olympic qualifiers
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have welcomed 11 newly invited players as they prepare for the second leg of their 2028 Olympic qualifying tie against Comoros.
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have welcomed 11 newly invited players into camp as preparations continue for the second leg of their qualifying tie against Comoros for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
The newcomers join the nine-time African champions following their 2-0 first-leg victory at Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, where Michelle Alozie and Uchenna Kanu scored in the second half to give Nigeria an advantage ahead of Tuesday’s encounter.
11 Players Receive Maiden Invitations
The new arrivals comprise:
- Favour Omenazu of MK Dons in England
- Tumininu Adeshina and Valentina Uroko of Edo Queens
- Sandra John of Rivers Queens
- Joy Igbokwe Nasarawa Amazons
- Farida Abdulwahab of Nasarawa Amazons
- Christiana Uzoma of Edo Queens
- Suliat Abideen of Fenerbahçe Ladies
- Fatimoh Solaty of Nasarawa Amazons
- Shakirat Moshood of SCU Torreense
- Blessing Okpe of Dnepr Mogilev
The group features players from Nigeria’s domestic league and clubs abroad, giving the technical crew an opportunity to assess additional options and strengthen competition for places within the squad.
The players have reportedly expressed excitement about their first invitations and pledged to contribute positively to the national team.
Nigeria Target Olympic Qualifying Progress
The Super Falcons will aim to complete the job against Comoros and advance to the next stage of the African qualifying competition. Their two-goal advantage provides a useful platform, but the team must remain focused to avoid a setback in the return fixture.
For the newly invited players, the camp offers an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities and potentially earn more opportunities with the national team.
Nigeria are pursuing qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, where only two African teams will secure places in the women’s football tournament.
