Super Falcons Set for Senegal Test as WAFCON Preparations Begin

The Nigeria women’s national football team, the Super Falcons, will kick off their preparations for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with an international friendly against Senegal’s Teranga Lionesses today.

The match is scheduled for Friday, 5 June 2026, at 4:00 PM WAT. It will serve as an important opportunity for the 10-time African champions to fine-tune their squad and build momentum ahead of the continental tournament.

Head coach Justine Madugu and her technical team are expected to use the encounter to assess player form and cohesion as Nigeria aims to reclaim continental supremacy. Senegal, meanwhile, will view the game as valuable exposure against one of Africa’s strongest sides.

This friendly marks the beginning of Nigeria’s final preparatory phase for WAFCON as the Super Falcons look to assert their dominance in women’s football on the continent.