Super Falcons Starting XI vs Comoros: Joy Igbokwe Set for Debut as Ajibade, Nnadozie, Alozie Start

Super Falcons interim head coach Augustine Eguavoen has named his starting XI for Nigeria’s 2028 Olympic qualifying clash against Comoros at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State.

Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie starts between the posts as Nigeria begin their campaign to qualify for a second consecutive Women's Olympic Football Tournament, having returned to the competition at Paris 2024 after a 16-year absence.

Christy Uchiebe, Shukurat Oladipo, Michelle Alozie and Glory Ogbonna make up the defensive line, while Toni Payne and Jennifer Echegini are named in midfield alongside Joy Igbokwe, who is set to make her senior international debut for the Super Falcons.

In attack, Uchenna Kanu and Gift Monday join captain Rasheedat Ajibade as Nigeria look to secure a positive result in the first leg of the second-round qualifying tie.

The Super Falcons will be keen to take control of the tie against a Comoros side that advanced to this round with an impressive 30-0 aggregate victory over Sudan in the first round.

Nigeria Starting XI vs Comoros

1. Chiamaka Nnadozie (16)

2. Glory Ogbonna (4)

3. Toni Payne (7)

4. Christy Uchiebe (10)

5. Jennifer Echegini (11)

6. Uchenna Kanu (12)

7. Joy Igbokwe (13)

8. Rasheedat Ajibade (15) (C)

9. Shukurat Oladipo (20)

10. Gift Monday (21)

11. Michelle Alozie (22)

Substitutes: Comfort Erhabor (1), Christiana Uzoma (23), Blessing Nkor (2), Glory Edet (3), Favour Omenazu (5), Suliat Abideen (6), Seimeyeha Janet Akekoromowei (8), Folashade Ijamilusi (9), Valentina Uroko (14), Joy Omewa (17), Tumininu Adeshina (18), Shakirat Moshood (19).

Match Details

Match: Comoros vs Nigeria
Competition: 2028 CAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament
Round: Second round, first leg
Date: Friday, 9 October 2026
Venue: Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne, Ogun State
Kick-off: 6:00pm Nigerian time

Both legs of the tie will be played in Ikenne, with the return fixture scheduled for Tuesday, 13 October.

The aggregate winner will advance to the third round of the African qualifying series, as the Super Falcons pursue a second consecutive Olympic appearance at Los Angeles 2028.

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Kick-off: 6:00pm Nigerian time
Date: Friday, 9 October 2026
Venue: Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne, Ogun State

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