From Flamingos and Falconets to Super Falcons: Young Players Invited for LA 2028 Qualifiers

Several exciting young talents have been included in Nigeria’s 28-player Super Falcons squad named by interim head coach Augustine Eguavoen for the LA 2028 Olympic qualifiers against Comoros. The squad features players progressing through Nigeria’s youth football system, including recent members of the Flamingos and Falconets setups.

Joy Igbokwe and Farida Abdulwahab are among those returning to the national-team fold after visa issues kept them out of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland. Igbokwe captained the Falconets during the qualifiers, while goalkeeper Christiana Uzoma captained the team during the tournament. Uzoma kept three clean sheets, Favour Nkwocha was part of the squad, and Tumininu Adeshina impressed during Nigeria’s run to the quarter-finals.

Young Players to Watch

Oluwakemi Adegbuyi – Edo Queens

Adegbuyi is an exciting young forward who has enjoyed a remarkable year. She was named Player of the Season in the 2025/26 NWFL Premiership, Player of the Tournament at the WAFU-B Women’s Champions League qualifying tournament, and MVP of the 2026 WAFU-B U-17 Girls Cup. She scored four goals and helped the Flamingos win all five matches at the U-17 competition. Her Super Falcons invitation is another major step in her rise.

Janet Akekoromowei – SL Benfica

Akekoromowei is another exciting young forward to watch. The Benfica player has represented Nigeria at youth level and earned recognition in the domestic league, including the NWFL MVP award. At the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, she was named Player of the Match after scoring and assisting in Nigeria’s 3-0 round-of-16 victory over England.

Shakirat Moshood – SCU Torreense

A former Flamingos captain, Moshood has continued her development with the Falconets and now plays for Portuguese club SCU Torreense. She represented Nigeria at U-17 level and has progressed into the U-20 setup. Her journey from the Flamingos to the Super Falcons camp makes her another exciting young talent to follow.

More Emerging Talents

Christiana Uzoma – Edo Queens: The goalkeeper captained the Falconets at the 2026 U-20 World Cup and kept three clean sheets. She now has an opportunity to bring that experience into the senior team.

Joy Igbokwe – Nasarawa Amazons: A Falconets captain, Igbokwe’s return is welcome after visa issues kept her out of the World Cup. The talented young midfielder is a big addition to the Super Falcons squad.

Farida Abdulwahab – Nasarawa Amazons: Another young talent who missed the U-20 World Cup because of visa issues, Abdulwahab is finally in the national-team picture.

Favour Nkwocha – FC Robo Queens: A member of the 2026 Falconets World Cup squad, Nkwocha is among the young midfielders earning a chance with the senior team.

Tumininu Adeshina – Edo Queens: Adeshina was one of the Falconets’ notable performers in Poland and now has another opportunity to build on that experience.

Fatimoh Solaty – Nasarawa Amazons: A young NWFL player who has previously been invited to Flamingos camp, Solaty is another emerging name included in the squad.

The young players will join established Super Falcons stars as Nigeria begins its campaign against Comoros. Their invitations offer valuable exposure and another step in their development as they look to make the most of this opportunity.

Full Super Falcons Squad for Comoros

Goalkeepers: Chiamaka Nnadozie (Brighton & Hove Albion, England), Comfort Erhabor (Crystal Palace FC, England), Christiana Uzoma (Edo Queens).

Defenders: Michelle Alozie (Chicago Stars, USA), Shukurat Oladipo (AS Roma, Italy), Farida Abdulwahab (Nasarawa Amazons), Glory Ogbonna (Beşiktaş, Turkey), Oluwatosin Demehin (SL Benfica, Portugal), Glory Edet (Bayelsa Queens), Ashley Plumptre (Al-Ittihad Ladies, Saudi Arabia), Tumininu Adeshina (Edo Queens).

Midfielders: Christy Ucheibe (Al-Hilal, Saudi Arabia), Joy Igbokwe (Nasarawa Amazons), Favour Nkwocha (FC Robo Queens), Fatimoh Solaty (Nasarawa Amazons), Suliat Abideen (Fenerbahçe, Turkey), Toni Payne (Inter Milan, Italy), Jennifer Echegini (Paris Saint-Germain, France).

Forwards: Rasheedat Ajibade (Paris Saint-Germain, France), Asisat Oshoala (Al-Hilal, Saudi Arabia), Flourish Sabastine (SL Benfica, Portugal), Shakirat Moshood (SCU Torreense, Portugal), Gift Monday (Washington Spirit, USA), Joy Omewa (BK Häcken, Sweden), Blessing Nkor (Dynamo Brest, Belarus), Oluwakemi Adegbuyi (Edo Queens), Janet Akekoromowei (SL Benfica, Portugal), Uchenna Kanu (Cruz Azul Femenil, Mexico).

Fixtures: Comoros vs Nigeria, October 9; Nigeria vs Comoros, October 13. Both matches will be played at Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne-Remo.