Just in: Olympics qualifiers: Kanu, Payne score braces as Super Falcons thrash Comoros 5-0
by Moronfolu Adeyemi · The Eagle OnlineNigeria’s Super Falcons have advanced to the third round of the 2028 Olympic women’s football qualifiers after thrashing Comoros 5-0 in the second leg of their tie on Tuesday.
Braces from Uchenna Kanu and Toni Payne, alongside a goal from Christy Ucheibe, secured a 7-0 aggregate victory for the Nigerian side.
The Super Falcons dominated the encounter at the Remo Stars home ground in Ikenne, Ogun State, and took the lead in the 41st minute after Kanu capitalised on a defensive mistake before setting up Payne to score.
Nigeria went into the break with a 1-0 advantage before Kanu doubled the lead in the 58th minute, heading home a delivery from Folashade Ijamilusi.
The Cruz Azul Femenil forward thought she had scored again three minutes later, but her effort from another Ijamilusi cross was ruled out for offside.
Payne restored the momentum in the 63rd minute, completing her brace after Blessing Okpe dribbled past two Comoros defenders and set up the Inter Milan Femeni star to finish.
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Kanu then claimed her second goal of the night three minutes later, converting another inviting cross from Ijamilusi to extend Nigeria’s lead.
Okpe continued to trouble the Comoros defence and won a penalty after being fouled inside the box.
Ucheibe stepped up and calmly converted from the spot in the 71st minute to complete the 5-0 victory.
The Super Falcons finished the two-legged tie with seven goals without conceding and will face Morocco in the third round of the qualifiers early next year.
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