Super Falcons to face France in high-profile friendly

The Super Falcons will face France’s national women’s team, Les Bleues, in a high-profile friendly match scheduled for Saturday, November 30, 2024. This will be an important fixture for Nigeria’s nine-time African champions as they continue to prepare for the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.

Fresh from two dominant victories over Algeria, the Super Falcons will now test their mettle against one of Europe’s top teams.

In their previous friendly matches, the Falcons secured a 2-0 win in Ikenne-Remo and a 4-1 triumph in Lagos, with several home-based players stepping up and showing their potential under head coach Justine Madugu.

The match will take place at the Stade Raymond Kopa in Angers, France, with a scheduled kick-off time of 9:30 PM local time.

For France, this game is part of their preparations for upcoming international competitions, including the 2025 UEFA Women’s Euro Championship in Switzerland and the League of Nations in the spring.

The Super Falcons, meanwhile, are using this opportunity to test new players and build team chemistry as part of their long-term planning for the 2025 Women’s AFCON.

The match represents a significant challenge for the Nigerian squad as they look to build on their domestic success and prepare for the tough competition that awaits in Morocco.

This will be the seventh time in history that Les Bleues have played in the city of Angers, adding another layer of significance to an already exciting encounter.

As the Super Falcons continue their preparations, the game against France will provide valuable experience for the squad as they seek to maintain their dominant position in African women’s football and challenge on the global stage.