Olympic qualifier: Comoros women beat Sudan 30–0, to face Super Falcons
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At a glance
- Comoros secured a dominant 30-0 aggregate victory over Sudan in the first round of the 2028 Olympic Games qualifiers for women's football.
- The Comorian team won the first leg 17-0 and the second leg 13-0, showcasing a strong attacking performance with multiple players scoring.
- Comoros will now face a significantly tougher challenge against Nigeria's Super Falcons in the second round, with the qualifiers scheduled for October 2026.
Comoros has advanced to the next round of the 2028 Olympic Games qualifiers after crushing Sudan with a staggering 30-0 aggregate score over two legs.
The Comorian team, known as the Coelacanths, first defeated Sudan 17-0 in the initial match. They followed this commanding performance with another dominant display, winning the second leg 13-0. Throughout these matches, Comoros demonstrated a relentless attacking strategy, with nine different players finding the back of the net in the first leg alone, highlighting the team's depth and offensive capabilities.
In the second leg, Comoros scored three goals in the first half before adding ten more after the break to seal their decisive victory. This overwhelming win propels them into the second round of the qualifiers, where they are set to face a formidable opponent: Nigeria's Super Falcons.
The Super Falcons, recognized as Africa's most successful women's national team, are expected to be strong favorites in the upcoming tie. The second-round qualifiers are scheduled to take place between October 5 and 13, 2026. Two African nations will ultimately earn a spot in the women's football event at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
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