Five goals in Ikenne. That is what the Super Falcons needed to put the exclamation point on a dominant two-legged run against Comoros, and they delivered exactly that on Tuesday, wrapping up a 7-0 aggregate win to advance in the 2028 Olympics qualifiers.
The result was never really in doubt across the two legs. Comoros, making up the numbers against a far more experienced Nigerian side, had little answer for the Falcons' intensity, and the final scoreline reflects just how wide the gap was between these two teams on the night and on the tie overall.
Now the real test comes. Morocco is next, and anyone who follows African women's football knows that is a very different conversation. The Atlas Lionesses have been building steadily and will not be the kind of opposition you can put five past without a serious fight. That clash is the one to watch.
Originally published by BusinessDay.