Nigeria’s senior women’s national football team, the Super Falcons, are set to take on France’s senior women’s national football team, Les Bleues, in an exciting international friendly on Saturday, November 30, 2024.
The match will take place at the Stade Raymond Kopa in Angers, with kick-off scheduled for 9:30 PM local time in France, Footballrover reports.
According to a statement released by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, this friendly is a crucial part of France preparations for the upcoming League of Nations in the spring and the 2025 UEFA European Women’s Championship in Switzerland next summer.
For the Super Falcons, the game presents an opportunity to continue rebuilding their squad as they prepare for the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
Les Bleues test offers Super Falcons prime opportunity to sharpen skills
The Falcons are coming off a strong run, having recently defeated Algeria’s Green Ladies 2-0 and 4-1 in friendly matches held in Ikenne, Ogun State, and Lagos, respectively.
Under coach Justine Madugu, the squad has seen impressive performances from a number of home-based professionals, signaling a promising future as they build towards the continental showdown.
This match against the formidable French side will provide the Nigerian female team with valuable experience and a chance to fine-tune their squad ahead of major international competitions.
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