Morocco advanced after Congo Brazzaville withdrew, setting up a rematch of the WAFCON final that Nigeria won from two goals down.
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Nigeria’s Super Falcons have been drawn against Morocco in the third round of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic qualifiers. As reported by FootballInNigeria.com.ng, the pairing was confirmed after the Falcons beat Comoros 7-0 on aggregate in the second round.
Nigeria won the second leg 5-0 in Ikenne on Tuesday, after taking the first leg 2-0. Morocco reached this stage without kicking a ball, because Congo Brazzaville withdrew and gave them a walkover.
The first leg will be played in February 2027 and the second in March 2027. The third round is scheduled for between February 23 and March 6.
A Rematch With History
The two sides last met in the WAFCON final in Rabat on July 26, 2025. Morocco led 2-0 on home soil, but Nigeria came back to win 3-2 and claim a record tenth African title.
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That night showed both sides of this fixture. Nigeria have the experience and the winning habit, while Morocco have rising confidence and a squad that has improved quickly.
What Is At Stake
Only two African teams will qualify for the 16-team women’s football tournament at Los Angeles 2028. Nigeria still face a fourth round, scheduled for October 4 to 12, 2027, and a final round from November 23 to December 4, 2027.
The Falcons reached the Olympics at Paris 2024 after a 16 year gap, having played at Sydney 2000, Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008 before that. Their best finish remains the quarter-final at Athens 2004.
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Looking Ahead
Morocco will be a different test from Comoros. Nigeria had far too much for the Comorians, but the Atlas Lionesses will arrive with a real chance of reaching the Olympics for the first time.
Is a two-leg tie a fair measure of the sides? It certainly rewards depth, because injuries and form swings over 180 minutes matter. Interim coach Augustine Eguavoen will have months to prepare.
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The draw may be tough, but Nigeria beat Morocco when it mattered most last time. February is a long way off, yet the stakes already feel high.
📌 Did You Know?
- At Paris 2024, Nigeria were drawn in Group C with Spain, Japan and Brazil.
- The 2024 WAFCON was postponed by 12 months because of the Paris Olympics, and the final was played at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat.
- Nigeria entered the qualifying series in the second round after receiving a bye as one of the highest-ranked sides.
- The Falcons’ ten African titles came in 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2010, 2014, 2016, 2018 and 2024.
- Nigeria failed to qualify for the first women’s Olympic tournament at Atlanta 1996.
- Comoros reached the second round with a 30-0 aggregate win over Sudan.
