LA Olympics Qualifier: Folashade Ijamilusi Relishes Impact In Falcons Aggregate Victory Against Comoros
By Saheed Afolabi
Nigeria forward, Folashade Ijamilusi has expressed delight at making contributions to the national team victory over Comoros in the second leg of their second-round fixture in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games qualifiers at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne.
Super Falcons defeated Comoros 2-0 in the first leg and 5-0 in the second leg to complete a 7-0 aggregate victory and advance to the next round of the 2028 Olympic Games against Morocco.
Ijamilusi, who was introduced as a substitute to the injured Rasheedat Ajibade said she was grateful to the coaching crew and team officials for the opportunity to feature in the encounter, adding that she was determined to make an impact of her time on the pitch.
The forward acknowledged the contribution of Ajibade before her introduction, explaining that she was motivated to prove her own ability and help the team maintain its impressive performance.
“I would say thank God for the opportunity and also to the coaches, the officials, for giving me the opportunity. And I was so happy when I came in,” Ijamilusi said.
“Rasheedat, she was doing well when she was there, and when I was introduced I took the chance that I can also perform well.”
The forward also expressed satisfaction with providing an assist during the encounter, describing it as a moment she had hoped to achieve for both herself and the team.
Ijamilusi said the contribution was particularly rewarding because she wanted to make a meaningful impact on the Super Falcons performance.
“Yeah, the assist was a good thing for me because this is something I really wanted for the team and for myself, but I’m grateful to God,” she added.
The victory strengthened Nigeria’s position in the Olympic qualifying campaign, with the Super Falcons continuing their pursuit for a place at the Los Angeles 2028 Games.
