Nigeria, April 29 -- Nigeria's women's national team, the Super Falcons, will today (Wednesday) take the first step toward the 2028 Summer Olympics as the Confederation of African Football conducts the official draw for the women's qualifying tournament in Cairo, Egypt.

The ceremony, scheduled for the headquarters of Confederation of African Football, signals the formal start of Africa's road to Los Angeles.

It will be streamed live via CAF's YouTube platform, offering teams and fans alike their first look at the qualification pathway in what promises to be a fiercely contested campaign.

A total of 35 national teams have entered the race, underlining the growing competitiveness of women's football across the continent. The lineup spans...