Nigeria’s Super Falcons could meet Morocco in the third round of the African qualifiers for the women’s football tournament at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, provided they overcome Comoros in their current two-legged tie, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
Nigeria is scheduled to face Comoros on October 9 and 13, 2026, with the aggregate winner advancing to the next stage of the qualification campaign.
Morocco have already progressed to the third round following Congo’s withdrawal from the competition. The Atlas Lionesses will now await the outcome of the Nigeria-Comoros tie to discover their next opponents.
Nigeria, however, must first overcome Comoros before attention can turn to a potential showdown with the North African side.
The third-round fixtures are scheduled to take place between February 23 and March 6, 2027, as the race for Africa’s qualifying places at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games continues.
Super Falcons Focus on Comoros Test
The Super Falcons will be eager to secure a favourable aggregate result against Comoros and keep their Olympic ambitions on track.
The first leg is scheduled for October 9, with the return fixture set for October 13. Nigeria will need to navigate both encounters successfully to advance to the next stage.
The qualification campaign offers the nine-time African champions another opportunity to return to the Olympic women’s football tournament after missing the Paris 2024 Games.
Despite their ambitions, the immediate focus for the Nigerian team remains the two-legged contest against Comoros, with the players expected to concentrate on securing progression before considering their potential next opponents.
Morocco Await Possible Third-Round Meeting
Morocco’s advancement without playing in the second round gives the Atlas Lionesses additional time to prepare for their next assignment.
A potential meeting with Nigeria would bring together two prominent sides in African women’s football. Morocco have made significant progress in recent years, while the Super Falcons boast a long history of success on the continent.
Such a fixture would represent a major test for either side as they seek to move closer to qualification for Los Angeles 2028.
For Nigeria, though, the path forward is clear: overcome Comoros in October before turning attention to the challenge that could await in the third round.