Nigeria’s Next Opponent Confirmed After Yesterday’s Result

According to a report by Channels Television on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, Nigeria’s Super Falcons have discovered their next opponents in the race to qualify for the women’s football tournament at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, with Morocco standing between them and a place in the next round of the qualifiers.

The Nigerian women’s national team booked their place in the third round after delivering an impressive performance against Comoros in the second leg of their second-round encounter.

The Super Falcons secured a convincing 5-0 victory in the return leg, completing a dominant 7-0 aggregate triumph over their opponents. Toni Payne and Uchenna Kanu both found the net twice, while Christy Ucheibe also got on the scoresheet from the penalty spot.

Following this impressive result, Nigeria will now turn their attention to Morocco, who are expected to provide a much tougher challenge in the next stage of the qualifying competition.

The Atlas Lionesses have made considerable progress in women’s football in recent years and have established themselves as one of the competitive sides on the African continent. Their encounter with Nigeria is therefore expected to be an important test for both teams.

According to reports, the two-legged tie is scheduled to take place between February 23 and March 6, 2027. The winner will advance to the fourth round of the African qualifiers, moving one step closer to securing a ticket to the Olympic Games.

Nigeria must approach the upcoming encounter with determination, particularly because only two African nations will qualify for the women’s football competition at the 2028 Olympics.

Meanwhile, the Super Falcons will also be monitoring the condition of their captain, Rasheedat Ajibade, who was forced off after a collision during Tuesday’s victory over Comoros. Her availability could be important as the team prepares for the demanding fixtures ahead.

Nigeria returned to Olympic women’s football at the Paris 2024 Games after missing three consecutive editions. The team will now be determined to defeat Morocco and maintain its ambition of making another appearance at the global sporting event.

Although the victory over Comoros demonstrated Nigeria’s attacking strength, the upcoming clash against Morocco is likely to offer a more difficult examination of the Super Falcons’ ability to progress in the qualifying campaign.

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