Nigeria vs France: Super Falcons to square up with Les Bleues in international friendly

Nigeria vs France: Super Falcons to square up with Les Bleues in international friendly

Hassan Abdulsalam 18:31 - 05.11.2024

The match will take place at the Stade Raymond Kopa in Angers, France.

The Super Falcons of Nigeria are set to face off against the French national women's team, Les Bleues, in a high-profile friendly match on November 30th, 2024.

Super Falcons star Michelle Alozie | Getty
Super Falcons star Michelle Alozie | Getty

The match will take place at the Stade Raymond Kopa in Angers, France.

This friendly encounter comes after the Super Falcons' two-match series against North African side Algeria.

The Nigerian team defeated Algeria in both matches, with Rasheedat Ajibade and Folashade Ijamilosi scoring a brace and hattrick in both games.

Super Falcons returned home to Nigeria after three defeats in three games.

The match against France will provide a valuable opportunity for the Super Falcons to test themselves against one of the world's top women's football teams.

For France, the match is part of their preparations for the League of Nations and the 2025 UEFA Euro Women's Championship.

The French team will be looking to use this friendly to fine-tune their tactics and improve their overall performance.

This will be only the seventh time that the French women's team has played in the city of Angers.

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