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Nigeria Names Eguavoen for Olympic Qualifier
Nigeria's Eguavoen leads Falcons to LA 2028 Olympic qualifier with Comoros.
In brief
Nigeria's Eguavoen leads Falcons to LA 2028 Olympic qualifier with Comoros. Nigeria's former Super Eagles coach Augustine Eguavoen will lead the Super Falcons in their Los Angeles 2028 Olympic qualifying match against Comoros. Originally reported by Allafrica.
Eguavoen leads Falcons
Former Super Eagles coach Augustine Eguavoen will lead Nigeria's Super Falcons into Los Angeles 2028 Olympic qualifying battle with Comoros.
Eguavoen's team
The Nigeria Football Federation appointed Eguavoen on an interim basis in September as the search for a substantive head coach continued.
Eguavoen's assistants
Christopher Danjuma, Ayisat Yusuf and former Nigeria goalkeeper trainer Olatunji Baruwa will support Eguavoen.
Team background
Nigeria, ranked 36th in the FIFA Women's World Ranking, received a second-round bye as one of Africa's three highest-ranked teams.
Comoros' record
Comoros arrive with a striking qualification record after crushing Sudan 30-0 on aggregate, including a 17-0 first-leg victory and a 13-0 return-leg win.
Match schedule
Both Olympic qualifiers will be played at Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne-Remo, on October 9 and 13 because Comoros do not have a CAF-approved venue.
What to remember
Nigeria's former Super Eagles coach Augustine Eguavoen will lead the Super Falcons in their Los Angeles 2028 Olympic qualifying match against Comoros.
