Nigeria’s Super Falcons will play two international friendlies against Senegal next month as preparations intensify for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.
The matches are scheduled to take place at the Remo Stars International Stadium in Ikenne on Friday, 5 June, and Monday, 8 June.
The fixtures form part of the Nigerian women’s team’s build-up to next year’s continental tournament, where the Super Falcons will attempt to secure an 11th WAFCON title.
The team, led by head coach Justine Madugu, had initially been expected to face Jamaica in a friendly later this month. However, the proposed meeting was cancelled after the Caribbean side reportedly withdrew because of logistical difficulties.
Nigeria last played in March when they recorded a 3-1 victory over Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses in an international friendly in Yaounde. The result provided another positive outing for the nine-time African champions as they continue preparations for the tournament in Morocco.
The upcoming games against Senegal are expected to give Madugu and his coaching staff another opportunity to assess the squad ahead of the competition, which begins in July 2026.
Nigeria have already learned their group-stage opponents for the tournament. The Super Falcons were drawn in Group C alongside Zambia, Egypt and tournament debutants Malawi.
Zambia are expected to provide one of the toughest tests in the group after recent improvements in women’s football, while Egypt and Malawi will also be aiming to progress to the knockout stages.
The Super Falcons remain the most successful side in the history of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations and will be seeking to reclaim continental dominance in Morocco.
Hosting the friendlies in Ikenne is also expected to provide home supporters with an opportunity to see the national women’s side in action as preparations continue for the tournament.
The Remo Stars International Stadium has increasingly become a venue for major domestic and international football events in Nigeria, and the back-to-back fixtures against Senegal are likely to attract strong interest from supporters of women’s football.
For Senegal, the games will also serve as important preparation ahead of future continental competitions, with both nations looking to strengthen their squads through competitive international matches.
Nigeria’s coaching crew are expected to use the two encounters to fine-tune tactics, evaluate player combinations and build momentum before the start of the 2026 WAFCON finals.
With the Jamaica fixture no longer taking place, the Senegal friendlies now represent a significant part of the Super Falcons’ preparations as they aim to arrive in Morocco fully prepared for another bid at continental success.
