Nigeria’s Super Falcons have begun preparations for their upcoming international friendly matches against Senegal.
Head coach Justine Madugu has released a 23-player squad for the double-header, with invited players expected to report to camp on Monday (today), according to the team’s media officer.
Both fixtures will be staged at the Remo Stars Sports Complex in Ikenne. The first encounter is slated for Friday, June 5, while the return fixture will hold on Monday, June 8.
The two friendly matches are part of preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, where the competition will take place in July. 2026 WAFCON
Nine-time African champions Nigeria Super Falcons are drawn in Group C alongside Zambia, Egypt, and debutants Malawi, while Senegal will feature in Group A with hosts Morocco, Algeria, and Kenya.
The tournament will also serve as Africa’s qualifying pathway for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil, with the four semi-finalists earning automatic tickets to the global competition. 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup
Brazil is set to host the 10th edition of the tournament from June 24 to July 25, 2027. The Super Falcons remain the only African side to have featured at every edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup since its inception in 1991.
