The Super Falcons took an important step towards qualifying for the women’s football event at the 2028 Summer Olympic Games on Tuesday evening.

Uchenna Kanu and Toni Payne scored twice as the Falcons put five goals past Comoros to cruise into the third round of qualification with a 7-0 aggregate scoreline.

The ten-time champions of Africa arrived with a 2-0 first-leg lead from Friday, courtesy of goals by Michelle Alozie and Uchenna Kanu.

The night had an early scare as captain Rasheedat Ajibade went off after a heavy collision in the first half and was replaced by Folashade Ijamilusi.

Despite dominating, the breakthrough didn’t come until the 41st minute. Uchenna Kanu pounced on an error by the Comoros goalkeeper, Aicha Said, and placed a square pass for Toni Payne to score the opener.

The onslaught on the visitors started in the second half when Blessing Okpe came on for Gift Monday. The forward beat two defenders on the flank, squared the ball to Payne to score her second.

Uchenna Kanu scored her second of the night with a header from an Ijamilusi cross. Blessing Okpe then won a penalty in the 71st minute.

Christy Ucheibe converted to seal a 5-0 win to the delight of the Ikenne fans.

The ten-time African champions face a tricky tie in the third round as they face off against the Atlas Lionesses of Morocco in a two-legged affair slated for February/March next year.