By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Super Falcons forward Uchenna Kanu says Nigeria are determined to secure another victory over Comoros as they continue their quest to qualify for the 2028 Olympic Games, Prompt News Online reports.
The Super Falcons head into the second leg of their second-round qualifying tie with a comfortable 2-0 advantage after winning the first encounter.
Defender Michelle Alozie and Kanu scored in the first leg, giving the 10-time African champions a strong position ahead of the return fixture.
Speaking to the media, Kanu reaffirmed the team’s ambition to claim another win, stressing that the players are eager to score as many goals as possible.
“Playing on a big stage like the Olympics is huge for me personally. We have a goal not just to make it to the Olympics, but also to look at the trophy,” Kanu said.
“We have a good team, we’ve been preparing and we’ve been doing well. We want to win, like the coach said, and score as many goals as possible.
“The Super Falcons team is one that has done so much when it comes to football and qualifying for major tournaments. Qualifying for the Olympics is something that we are looking forward to, and we are all ready for it.”
Nigeria will look to build on their first-leg success and strengthen their chances of securing a place at the 2028 Olympic Games as they aim to maintain their impressive record in African women’s football.
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