Nigeria’s Super Falcons will play Algeria in an international friendly in Algiers as they prepare for their 2028 Olympic Games qualifying tie against Morocco, Footynaija reports.
Football authorities in both countries have agreed to the fixture, which is expected to take place during the FIFA women’s international window from November 24 to December 5, 2026.
The date and venue have not been announced, but the trip will give Nigeria a chance to face North African opposition before taking on the Atlas Lionesses.
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The Super Falcons’ coaching staff want to use the match to assess players and try different tactical approaches ahead of the two-legged Olympic qualifying tie.
Nigeria have never lost to Algeria in five previous meetings, winning four and drawing one. Their last encounter ended in a 0-0 draw at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
The Super Falcons dominated that match, recording 24 shots against Algeria’s one, but goalkeeper Chloé N’Gazi kept Nigeria from scoring.
Nigeria had beaten Algeria in their two previous meetings, winning 2-0 in Ikenne and 3-1 in Lagos during friendly matches in October 2024.
The Super Falcons reached the third qualifying round of the 2028 Olympics in October after defeating Comoros 7-0 on aggregate. They won the first leg 2-0 away before completing the job with a 5-0 victory in Ikenne.
Morocco are next in a two-legged tie scheduled for February and March 2027. The Atlas Lionesses secured their place after Congo Brazzaville withdrew from the competition.
Only two African countries will qualify for the women’s football tournament at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
