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Monday and Super Falcons to face Comoros in 2028 Olympic qualifiers
Washington, D.C. (09/30/2026) – Washington Spirit forward Gift Monday has been called up to the Nigeria Women’s National Team for the side’s upcoming Olympic qualifying matches against Comoros, the Nigeria Football Federation announced this week.
Monday first appeared for the Super Falcons in 2021 and has since played in over ten matches for the side, most recently at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations where she scored a goal in a group stage win. The forward was part of Nigeria’s 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup squad as well. Since joining the Spirit early last season, Monday has appeared in 48 total matches for Washington, tallying 12 goals and three assists.
Nigeria’s October Schedule:
- vs Comoros | Friday, October 9 (Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne, Nigeria)
- vs Comoros | Tuesday, October 13 (Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne, Nigeria)
The Spirit will take the pitch at Audi Field next on Saturday, October 17 when the side hosts rival Gotham FC. Kicking off at 12:30 p.m. EDT, tickets are available at WashingtonSpirit.com/tickets.
About The Washington Spirit
The Washington Spirit is the premier professional women’s soccer team based in Washington, D.C. and plays at Audi Field in Buzzard Point. The Spirit was founded on November 21, 2012 and is an inaugural member of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) the fastest growing sports league in the US. The club is home to some of the best players in the world who have won championships for both club and country. For more information about the Spirit, visit WashingtonSpirit.com and follow the club on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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