The Super Falcons of Nigeria have begun preparations for their 2028 Olympic qualifying campaign, with nine players already arriving at the team’s training camp in Ikenne.
Nigeria are preparing for a crucial two-legged qualifying tie against Comoros as the Super Falcons attempt to secure a place at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.
The first leg is scheduled for Friday, October 9, with the return fixture set to take place four days later.
Super Falcons Open Olympic Qualifying Camp
Nine players have reported to the Super Falcons camp in Ikenne as the coaching staff begins preparations for the upcoming Olympic qualifiers.
The early arrivals include Farida AbdulWahab, Tumininu Adeshina, Joy Igbokwe, Fatimoh Solaty, Christiana Uzoma, Blessing Nkor, Valentina Uroko, Glory Edet and Sandra John.
Their arrival gives interim head coach Augustine Eguavoen the first group of players with whom to begin tactical and physical preparations for the Comoros challenge.
Nigeria Face Comoros in Olympic Qualifier
The Super Falcons will face Comoros over two legs for a place in the next stage of the 2028 Olympic qualification process.
Nigeria will host the first leg on Friday, October 9, before travelling for the return fixture four days later.
The short turnaround means the team will have to prepare quickly and establish a strong advantage in the opening match.
A positive result at home would give Nigeria an important foundation before the second leg.
More Super Falcons Players Expected
Although nine players have already arrived, several of Nigeria’s established stars are expected to join the squad during the week.
Captain Rasheedat Ajibade, experienced forward Asisat Oshoala, defender Ashleigh Plumptre and Monday Gift are among the players expected to report for duty.
Their arrival will add experience and quality to a squad that currently contains several younger players.
For Eguavoen, combining the early arrivals with the established stars will be one of the first challenges ahead of the Comoros matches.
Comoros Enter Tie With Confidence
Comoros booked their place in the second round after producing a remarkable result in their previous qualifying tie.
The Comoros women’s team defeated Sudan 30-0 on aggregate, sending a warning ahead of their meeting with Nigeria.
Although Nigeria remain the more established side in African women’s football, the result means the Super Falcons cannot afford to underestimate their opponents.
The upcoming tie will therefore provide an important test for Eguavoen and his players.
Super Falcons Looking to Recover From WAFCON Disappointment
The Olympic qualification campaign comes after a disappointing 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign for Nigeria.
The setback was particularly significant because Nigeria missed out on qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup for the first time in the country’s history.
The Super Falcons will now be looking to use the Olympic qualifiers as an opportunity to rebuild confidence and restore momentum.
Qualification for Los Angeles 2028 would give the team an important opportunity to respond after the disappointment.
Rasheedat Ajibade and Echegini in Strong Form
Nigeria have also received encouraging news from Europe ahead of the international window.
Super Falcons stars Rasheedat Ajibade and Jennifer Echegini both scored for Paris Saint-Germain in a 3-1 victory over Fleury in the French women’s league.
Echegini scored PSG’s second goal before Ajibade added the third, continuing an impressive start to the domestic campaign.
Ajibade has now scored three league goals this season and also scored in PSG’s recent Women’s Champions League victory.
Their current form could provide a major boost to Nigeria when the squad comes together.
What the Super Falcons Need to Do
The immediate objective for the Super Falcons is to get through the Comoros tie and continue their journey toward the 2028 Olympic Games.
Nigeria will be expected to make home advantage count in the opening leg.
A convincing first-leg result would reduce pressure ahead of the return match and allow the coaching staff to manage the second game more effectively.
However, the team will need to remain focused because Comoros have already demonstrated that they can produce big results in qualifying.
Eguavoen Faces Important Test
For Augustine Eguavoen, the Olympic qualifying assignment represents one of his first major challenges as interim coach of the Super Falcons.
He will have to quickly build cohesion within the squad while integrating younger players with established internationals.
The two matches against Comoros will also give the technical team an opportunity to assess players who could become important members of the national team in the future.
The priority, however, remains qualification.
Nigeria’s Olympic Hopes on the Line
The Super Falcons now have a clear target: progress through the Olympic qualification process and eventually secure a place at the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
Nine players have already begun preparations in Ikenne, with more expected to join before the first leg against Comoros.
After the disappointment of the WAFCON campaign and the country’s failure to qualify for the 2027 Women’s World Cup, the Olympic qualifiers offer Nigeria a chance to begin a new chapter.
The first test comes on October 9 when the Super Falcons host Comoros.
For Nigeria’s women’s national team, the road to Los Angeles 2028 has officially begun.