Milton Keynes Dons captain Favour Omenazu has received her first-ever call-up to the Nigeria Super Falcons ahead of the team’s 2028 Los Angeles Olympic qualifying fixtures against Comoros.
Sports247 reports that the 24-year-old midfielder is among the new faces invited by interim Super Falcons head coach Augustine Eguavoen as Nigeria steps up preparations for the crucial two-legged qualifying tie.
Omenazu, who currently captains Milton Keynes Dons in the FA Women’s National League, has earned recognition at senior international level after establishing herself as an important figure for her club in England.
Her call-up represents a significant milestone in the midfielder’s career, marking her first invitation to the Super Falcons and opening a new chapter in her football journey.
The FA Women’s National League represents the fourth tier of the women’s football pyramid in England, making Omenazu’s selection a notable opportunity to demonstrate her qualities at international level.
As captain of Milton Keynes Dons, she has taken on leadership responsibilities at club level, an experience that could prove valuable as she joins a Super Falcons squad featuring several established international stars.
Omenazu is expected to compete for a place in Eguavoen’s midfield as Nigeria prepares for the Olympic qualifiers, with the interim coach continuing to assess new options while dealing with a number of player withdrawals.
The Super Falcons have been hit by the unavailability of several key players ahead of the encounters, creating opportunities for fresh faces to make their mark in the national team setup.
For Omenazu, the invitation provides an opportunity to translate her club experience into the international arena and stake a claim for a place in Nigeria’s Olympic qualifying campaign.
The Super Falcons will face Comoros on October 9 in the first leg before the return fixture on October 13, with both matches forming part of Nigeria’s journey towards the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
The two matches will be closely watched as Eguavoen works to assemble a squad capable of navigating the qualifying tie and progressing towards the next stage of the Olympic qualification process.
For Omenazu, however, the immediate focus will be on making the most of her first opportunity with the senior national team.
From captaining Milton Keynes Dons in England’s women’s football pyramid to receiving her maiden Super Falcons invitation, the 24-year-old midfielder now has the chance to begin a new chapter in her international career.
