Rasheedat Ajibade’s Nigeria meet Comoros at Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne, today with a two-goal aggregate advantage and a place in the next Olympic qualifying round at stake. Kick-off is 16:00 WAT, 19:00 Yerevan. Michelle Alozie and Uchenna Kanu scored in Friday’s first leg.
The NFF’s return-leg update says the Falcons ‘expect to seal a place in the third’ round. That is an expectation, not qualification already achieved. The federation identifies Morocco as the next opponent if Nigeria advance, with that round due in March 2027.
Interim coach Augustine Eguavoen has several options for the return leg. Friday’s midfield included debutant Joy Igbokwe alongside Toni Payne and Jennifer Echegini. Ajibade, Gift Monday and Kanu formed the attacking line. Those names describe the first-leg selection; today’s starting side still has to be announced.
The federation identifies Suliat Abideen as a possible midfield option and lists Shakirat Moshood and Folashade Ijamilusi among the forwards available. Rotation could provide information about combinations and squad depth, but supporters should not mistake possible changes for a confirmed team sheet.
Watch how quickly Nigeria find passing options after recovering possession. An early lead would change Comoros’ task, while unnecessary turnovers could give the visitors a route back into the tie. The two-goal cushion offers room for patience, not a reason to assume the remaining football is a formality.
The immediate objective is to complete this round before looking ahead to Morocco. Neither a speculative score prediction nor a proposed line-up changes that order. Which player would you most like to see earn more minutes in today’s return leg?
