The senior women’s football team of Nigeria, the Super Falcons, are set to take on Cape Verde women’s national team in an international friendly scheduled for April, as both sides continue preparations for the upcoming 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
The match, expected to take place during the April international window, will form part of both teams’ build-up to the continental tournament. However, officials have yet to confirm the exact date and venue for the encounter.
For Nigeria, the fixture offers another opportunity to fine-tune their squad following recent outings against the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon. The Super Falcons last played in February and March, using those matches to assess form and cohesion ahead of a busy tournament schedule.
The nine-time African champions will be aiming to maintain their dominance on the continent as they prepare for the competition. They have been drawn in Group C, where they will face Egypt women’s national team, Malawi women’s national team, and Zambia women’s national team. The group is expected to provide a competitive test as Nigeria look to progress deep into the tournament.
Meanwhile, Cape Verde are gearing up for a historic milestone. The team will be making their first-ever appearance at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, marking a significant achievement in their football development. Their inclusion in the tournament signals growing competitiveness across African women’s football.
Cape Verde have been drawn into a challenging Group D, where they will come up against Cameroon, Ghana, and Mali. The debutants will be looking to gain valuable experience and potentially cause surprises against more established teams.
The upcoming friendly against Nigeria is therefore seen as a crucial step in their preparations, offering them the chance to measure themselves against one of Africa’s most successful sides. For Nigeria, it presents an opportunity to test tactical approaches and squad depth against a relatively unfamiliar opponent.
As anticipation builds ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, fixtures such as this are expected to play a key role in shaping teams’ readiness. With both nations eager to make an impact, the April encounter could provide an early indication of their form heading into the tournament.
