Nigeria’s Super Falcons are set to face Algeria in a high-profile international friendly as part of their preparations for the crucial 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games Women’s Football Tournament African qualifiers against Morocco.

According to Prompt News, football authorities in Nigeria and Algeria have reached an agreement for the friendly, which is expected to take place in Algiers during the November-December 2026 FIFA international window.

A credible Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) source disclosed that the encounter is being organised to strengthen the Super Falcons ahead of their two-legged third-round Olympic qualifying fixtures against the Atlas Lionesses, scheduled for February and March 2027.

“The NFF in collaboration with the National Sports Commission (NSC) are desirous to see the Super Falcons qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. For this reason, I am happy to to inform you that the federation have secured a high-profile international friendly match for Super Falcons against Algeria women’s national team in this November to December FIFA international window to prepare the team adequately for the 3rd round two-legged fixtures against Morocco next year,” the NFF source disclosed in Abuja.

Algeria will provide a competitive test for the Nigerian side, having secured a historic third-place finish at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.

Les Fennecs defeated hosts Morocco 3-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in Rabat on August 15, 2026, to claim their first-ever podium finish at the continental tournament. The achievement also secured Algeria a place at the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

The proposed friendly is expected to offer the Super Falcons an opportunity to assess their readiness against a team that has demonstrated significant progress in African women's football.

Nigeria are determined to return to the Olympic stage after missing out on qualification for the 2024 Paris Games. With the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup also beyond their reach, securing a place at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics has become a major target for the nine-time African champions.

The two-legged encounter against Morocco will therefore represent a significant test for the Super Falcons, who are expected to use every available opportunity to build match fitness, improve team cohesion and sharpen their tactical approach.

The November-December FIFA international window, which runs from November 24 to December 5, 2026, allows women's national teams across the confederations to play up to three matches.