Senegal announces two friendlies against Nigeria in preparation for the Women's Africa Cup of Nations

This double-header comes during the June FIFA window

Africa 30 May 2026 at 08:37

Senegal is stepping up its preparations. After facing Burkina Faso (1-0, 3-3), the Teranga Lionesses will challenge their counterparts, the Nigerian Super Falcons, as part of the build-up to the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

The two high-profile friendlies against Nigeria, the record holders with 11 African titles, will take place in Ikenne during the June FIFA window.

📋 As part of preparations for the Women's Africa Cup of Nations, scheduled in Morocco from July 25 to August 16, 2026, our national women's team will face Nigeria on June 5 and 8, 2026, in Ikenne (Nigeria).

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— FSF (@Fsfofficielle) May 30, 2026

The first leg is scheduled for June 5, with the return match on June 8. In addition to taking advantage of the international FIFA window, this double-header represents a golden opportunity for the Super Falcons to fine-tune their preparations for the much-anticipated Women's Africa Cup of Nations in July.
The Senegal Lionesses are drawn in Group A alongside Morocco, Kenya, and Algeria.