Super Falcons Set for April Friendly Against Cape Verde

Nigeria’s senior women’s national team, the Super Falcons, are scheduled to take on Cape Verde in an international friendly match this April as part of their preparations for upcoming continental and global competitions.

The fixture is expected to serve as a key opportunity for both teams to assess their squads, experiment with tactics, and build team chemistry ahead of major tournaments, including the next edition of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

The planned encounter follows Nigeria’s recent two-legged friendly against Cameroon in Yaoundé during the last FIFA international window between February and March 2026, where the team continued to fine-tune its performance.

The Super Falcons’ training camp is set to open on April 11 in Nigeria, with invited players expected to report for preparations leading up to the friendly match.

For Nigeria, the game will provide the technical crew with another chance to evaluate squad depth, integrate new players, and maintain the strong core that has delivered consistent success on the African stage.

Cape Verde, meanwhile, will look to use the match as a valuable learning experience, testing their progress against one of Africa’s most dominant women’s football teams and gaining exposure to high-level competition.

The friendly also reflects ongoing efforts to increase international match opportunities for the Super Falcons, who have faced limited fixtures in recent times despite their status in African football.

Details regarding the venue and kickoff time have yet to be confirmed, but the match is expected to take place within the April international window.

As preparations intensify, Nigeria will aim to build momentum and further strengthen their position as a powerhouse in African women’s football ahead of future challenges.

Samuel Ahmadu

Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.

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