Alozie, Kanu Star As Nigeria Dispatch Comoros In Olympic Qualifiers
Michelle Alozie and Uchenna Kanu scored after halftime as Nigeria took a two-goal lead in the two-legged Olympic qualifier.
- On Friday, Nigeria's Super Falcons secured a 2-0 victory over Comoros at Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne during the first leg of their second-round qualifier for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
- The match marked the first competitive assignment for the Super Falcons under interim coach Augustine Eguavoen, appointed by the Nigeria Football Federation while the search for a permanent coach continues.
- After a goalless first half, defender Michelle Alozie broke the deadlock in the 48th minute, and Uchenna Kanu added a second goal in the 60th minute to secure the advantage.
- Nigeria carries this 2-0 lead into the return leg scheduled for Tuesday, October 13, which will also take place at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne-Remo.
- The winner of this two-legged tie will advance to the third round scheduled for February to March 2027, to face either the Democratic Republic of Congo or Morocco for one of two African spots at the 2028 Olympic Games.
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Alozie, Kanu fire Falcons to Olympics qualifier victory
Michelle Alozie and Uchenna Kanu scored in the second half as the Super Falcons of Nigeria beat Comoros 2-0 in the first leg of their second-round qualifier for the 2028 Olympic Games on Friday. The tie, played at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne, was officially Comoros’ home game. Both legs are being staged in Nigeria Read More: https://punchng.com/alozie-kanu-fire-falcons-to-olympics-qualifier-victory/
2028 Olympics Qualifier: Super Falcons beat Comoros 2-0 in first leg
Nigeria’s Super Falcons secured a 2-0 victory over Comoros in the first leg of their second-round qualifying tie for the 2028 Olympic Games in Ikenne on Friday. Despite dominating the first half, the 10-time African champions struggled to break down their opponents before the interval. However, the hosts found the breakthrough just two minutes into […] 2028 Olympics Qualifier: Super Falcons beat Comoros 2-0 in first leg
Super Falcons subdue Comoros in first leg of 2028 Olympics qualifiers
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Super Falcons beat Comoros 2-0 in opening leg of 2028 Olympics qualifiers - Lagos Television
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have made a winning start to their campaign for a place at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, defeating Comoros 2-0 in the first leg of their second-round qualifying tie. The encounter was played at Remo Stars’ home ground in Ikenne, with Nigeria designated as the away team because Comoros lacked a...
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