Nigeria will play host to Algeria in two international women’s friendly matches scheduled for October 26 and October 29, 2024.
Organized by the Nigeria Football Federation, these fixtures mark the beginning of the Super Falcons’ rebuilding phase under interim head coach Justin Madugu, following the exit of former manager Randy Waldrum.
Reports from sources in Algeria confirm that the West African giants will host the Algerian women’s team in these two-legged friendlies.
The matches are set to feature primarily home-based Super Falcons players, as Nigeria continues to focus on building local talent.
These fixtures are a critical component of Nigeria’s preparations for the 2024 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations which will take place in Morocco.
The Super Falcons, the most decorated team in African women’s football, are gunning for their 10th title in what will be their 13th participation at the continental showpiece.
Algeria, on the other hand, is working to cement their place as a competitive force in women’s football, having already secured their sixth appearance at AWCON.
Both teams qualified for 2025 tournament after the qualification rounds concluded in late 2023, making these friendlies an opportunity for both sides to test their mettle before the tournament kicks off.
The matches will provide interim manager Justin Madugu with a crucial platform to evaluate his squad’s strengths and areas that need improvement ahead of their AWCON campaign.
According to sources, the friendlies will allow Madugu to assess how the team is shaping up for future challenges, particularly with an eye on continental glory.
Nigeria will be looking to fine-tune their strategies, enhance team chemistry, and regain the dominance they once had in African women’s football.
Meanwhile, Algeria, who has steadily progressed in recent years, will view this opportunity to face Nigeria as a significant test of their growing capabilities.
While the venue for the two fixtures has yet to be announced, the matches are widely regarded as pivotal in Nigeria’s preparations for AWCON 2024.
As they look to reclaim their place at the summit of African women’s football, these encounters with Algeria represent a vital step in the Super Falcons’ renewed pursuit of both continental and global success.
