The international break draws to a close this Tuesday with a series of compelling friendly fixtures involving several African national teams, culminating in a headline clash between England and Senegal in Nottingham.
The highly anticipated match will see two in-form sides go head-to-head, as Gareth Southgate’s England host a Senegalese team that continues to assert itself as one of the strongest in Africa.
The encounter is expected to be a stern test for both squads, offering insight into their preparations ahead of upcoming competitive fixtures.
Also drawing attention is the meeting between Sweden and Algeria in Stockholm. The two nations have met only sparingly in the past, but this friendly promises to be a captivating contest, with Algeria keen to end their historical winless run against the Scandinavians.
With the Africa Cup of Nations approaching, this match serves as a valuable opportunity for head coach Vladimir Petković to assess his squad and experiment with tactical options.
In southern Africa, South Africa will host Mozambique in Pretoria at 7:00 p.m. local time. The home side is expected to rotate players while aiming to finish the international window on a high note.
Mozambique, meanwhile, will look to challenge Bafana Bafana with a disciplined and resilient performance.
Further north, Kenya will take on Chad in Marrakech at 8:00 p.m. The fixture offers both sides a chance to build cohesion and evaluate player options as they prepare for their respective qualification campaigns.
Casablanca will host Niger’s encounter with Zimbabwe, scheduled for 5:00 p.m. Both teams have shown signs of progress in recent months and will view this match as an important opportunity to test new talent and refine strategies.
Meanwhile, in Mohammedia, Burundi will go up against Mauritania at 5:00 p.m. Mauritania, who continue to grow in confidence and stature on the African football scene, are expected to field a competitive side.
Burundi, though underdogs, will be eager to put on a strong display and cap off the window with a positive result.
Full Schedule for Tuesday’s International Friendlies:
- Algeria vs Sweden – 5:00 p.m., Stockholm
- Niger vs Zimbabwe – 5:00 p.m., Casablanca
- Burundi vs Mauritania – 5:00 p.m., Mohammedia
- South Africa vs Mozambique – 7:00 p.m., Pretoria
- Senegal vs England – 7:45 p.m., Nottingham
- Kenya vs Chad – 8:00 p.m., Marrakech
As the curtain falls on this round of international friendlies, the fixtures provide crucial insight into the form and readiness of several African teams.
With continental tournaments and World Cup qualifiers on the horizon, Tuesday’s matches represent more than routine exhibitions—they are building blocks toward the next chapter of international football.
