The Super Falcons will begin their bid to qualify for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games when they face Comoros in the second round of the African qualifiers in October, reports Nigeriasoccernet.com.
Nigeria received a bye into the second round alongside South Africa and Ghana after being ranked among Africa’s top teams. The two-legged tie against Comoros is scheduled for October 5–13, 2026.
Comoros booked their place in the second round in emphatic fashion, defeating Sudan 30-0 on aggregate. They won the first leg 17-0 before completing the rout with a 13-0 victory in the return fixture.
Nigeria will enter the tie as clear favourites, but the knockout format leaves little room for complacency. The Falcons must successfully navigate each round to secure one of Africa’s two available Olympic tickets.
A victory over Comoros would send Nigeria into the third round, where they could face either Morocco or Congo between February 23 and March 6, 2027. Morocco would present a particularly challenging test, having emerged as one of Africa’s leading women’s teams in recent years.
Fourth-Round Challenge
Should Nigeria progress beyond the third round, another two-legged tie awaits between October 4 and 12, 2027.
Potential opponents at that stage include Tunisia, Senegal, Benin Republic and Mali, meaning the Falcons will need consistency throughout a qualification campaign stretching over more than a year.
The final stage is scheduled for November 23 to December 4, 2027, when the remaining four teams will battle for the continent’s two Olympic berths.
A total of 35 African nations entered the qualifying competition, with the teams progressing through successive knockout rounds.
For Nigeria, four successful two-legged ties will be required to secure qualification for Los Angeles.
Falcons Target Consecutive Olympic Appearances
The Super Falcons returned to the Olympic Games at Paris 2024 after a 16-year absence and will now attempt to qualify for consecutive editions for the first time since reaching the 2004 and 2008 tournaments.
Nigeria previously competed at Sydney 2000, Athens 2004, Beijing 2008 and Paris 2024, with the quarter-finals at Athens 2004 representing their best Olympic finish.
With four rounds standing between the Falcons and Los Angeles, preparation, squad depth, player fitness and adequate support will be crucial.
The journey to Los Angeles begins against Comoros in October, with Morocco or Congo potentially awaiting in the next round.