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Nigeria women's national football team qualifications

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Nigeria’s national women’s football teams are progressing through various regional and international qualification stages. The U-17 squad, known as the Flamingos, recently won the WAFU-B tournament and is preparing for the 2027 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. The senior Super Falcons have officially begun their 2028 Olympic qualifying campaign. In the first leg of their second-round African tie against Comoros, Nigeria secured a 2-0 victory at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne. Goals were scored in the second half by defender Michelle Alozie in the 48th minute and forward Uchenna Kanu in the 60th minute. During the match, Rasheedat Ajibade hit the crossbar, though the team struggled to convert early dominance into goals. Interim head coach Augustine Eguavoen also used the fixture to hand a senior debut to former Falconets captain Joy Igbokwe. Because Comoros lacks a CAF-approved venue, both legs of the tie are being hosted in Nigeria. Following the match, Eguavoen admitted to feeling nervous during a scoreless first half, noting that the team’s lack of clinical finishing was “worrisome.” Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie cautioned that the return leg will not be easy, warning that the growing development of women's football means less-fancied nations can no longer be underestimated based on reputation alone. ~~The~~ Heading into the second leg, the Super Falcons hold a two-goal ~~advantage heading into~~ advantage. Eguavoen may use the return ~~fixture,~~ fixture to rotate the squad and assess depth, potentially testing younger players such as goalkeeper Christiana Uzoma or midfielder Suliat Abideen. If Nigeria advances, they are scheduled ~~for Tuesday at~~ to meet Morocco in the ~~same venue.~~ third qualifying round in March 2027. Amidst the qualifying campaign, squad developments continue. Midfielder Favour Omenazu has expressed excitement following her first senior national team call-up. ~~Additionally, defender Shukurat Oladipo, who recently won the Best Defender award in Italy’s Serie A Women, stated she feels prepared to fill the void left by the retirement of Osinachi Ohale.~~

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