5 Big Takeaways From Nigeria’s 5-0 Thrashing of Comoros

According to a report by Soccernet on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, Nigeria’s Super Falcons produced an emphatic performance against Comoros, winning 5-0 in the second leg of their 2028 Olympic qualifiers on Tuesday to advance to the third round with a 7-0 aggregate victory.

The result offered several positives for interim coach Augustine Eguavoen, particularly in defence, attacking depth, and the form of key players ahead of a tougher encounter with Morocco.

The victory highlighted five big takeaways as Nigeria continued their pursuit of a place at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

1. Super Falcons rediscover defensive solidity

Nigeria’s defensive display was one of the biggest positives from the two-legged contest, as the team kept clean sheets in both matches against Comoros.

The achievement marked the Super Falcons’ first consecutive clean sheets since the group stage of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

Eguavoen also deserves credit for trusting a new central defensive partnership involving Shukurat Oladipo and Christy Ucheibe.

The pair showed encouraging composure and understanding, providing a solid foundation for the team.

Although Comoros offered limited attacking threat, Nigeria’s defensive organization will be important when they face stronger opposition in the next round.

2. Michelle Alozie reminds Nigeria of her quality

Michelle Alozie emerged as one of Nigeria’s standout performers across the two legs, demonstrating her ability to contribute both defensively and offensively.

The full-back worked tirelessly on the right flank, combining disciplined defending with forward runs that helped Nigeria maintain their attacking threat.

Her performances against Comoros could also help restore confidence following a difficult outing at the 2024 WAFCON.

Alozie’s experience and work rate will be valuable assets as the Super Falcons prepare for their upcoming challenge against Morocco.

Toni Payne and youngster Joy Igbokwe also impressed with their contributions in the return fixture.

3. Uchenna Kanu strengthens her case as Nigeria’s next leading goalscorer

Uchenna Kanu continued to make a strong case for a leading role in Nigeria’s attack with her performances against Comoros.

The forward scored three goals across the two matches, underlining her finishing ability and threat in the final third.

With the Super Falcons having relied on prolific forwards such as Mercy Akide, Perpetua Nkwocha, and Asisat Oshoala over the years, finding a dependable source of goals remains important for the team’s future.

Kanu’s strength, mobility, and ability to operate centrally or from wider positions make her a promising attacking option.

However, maintaining that scoring form against more demanding opponents will be the next test of her development.

4. Ijamilusi and Okpe provide fresh attacking options

Folashade Ijamilusi and Blessing Okpe were among the players who made a significant impact after coming off the bench against Comoros.

Both players registered two assists, while Okpe also won the penalty that Ucheibe converted to complete Nigeria’s five-goal haul.

Their pace, direct running, and creativity helped improve the Super Falcons’ attacking threat in the second half.

The performances offered Eguavoen additional options as he considers his squad for the next stage of the Olympic qualifiers.

Their contributions also demonstrated the value of having players capable of changing the momentum of a match from the bench.

Despite the convincing victory, Nigeria face a more demanding challenge in the next round against Morocco, who advanced after the Republic of Congo withdrew from their second-round tie.

The Atlas Lionesses are expected to provide a sterner test than Comoros, meaning the Super Falcons will need to maintain their defensive discipline while improving their ability to break down stronger opposition.

Nigeria can draw confidence from their 3-2 victory over Morocco in the final of the 2024 WAFCON.

However, the upcoming encounter will require another strong collective performance as the team continues its bid to qualify for the 2028 Olympic Games.

The victory over Comoros has given Nigeria momentum, but the meeting with Morocco will provide a clearer indication of how far the Super Falcons have progressed under Eguavoen.

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