Nigeria's Super Falcons are scheduled to take on Algeria in an international friendly game in Algiers. The encounter will serve as preparation for their upcoming 2028 Olympic Games qualifying matches against Morocco.
According to Football In Nigeria, citing an official from the Nigeria Football Federation, both football bodies have reached an agreement to stage the fixture. The match will occur during the upcoming FIFA women's international window, which spans from November 24 to December 5. National teams are permitted to contest up to three games within that period, though the precise date and stadium for the encounter remain unannounced.
The tune-up match comes ahead of a crucial two-legged contest against Morocco in the third qualifying round for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. That tie will take place between February 23 and March 6, 2027, with the winners progressing to the fourth and final round of qualifying.
The test against Algeria is expected to challenge the 10-time African champions. Algeria secured a third-place finish at the most recent Women's Africa Cup of Nations held in Morocco, earning their maiden podium spot in the competition and booking a ticket to the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup.
Nigeria, on the other hand, failed to qualify for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil. Missing out on the global tournament has prompted the Falcons to switch their total focus toward securing a ticket to the 2028 Games in the United States.
The Falcons last took to the pitch in October, cruising past Comoros with a 7-0 aggregate victory. They won the opening leg 2-0 courtesy of goals from Michelle Alozie and Uchenna Kanu before completing the job with a 5-0 win at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne.
Nigeria and Algeria previously clashed during the group stage of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations in July 2025 in Morocco. That match ended in a goalless draw, though the Falcons still finished at the top of their group with seven points.
