Women's National Team Prepares for Olympics with Nigeria Matches
Algeria's women's national football team will play two friendly matches against Nigeria in late 2026 as part of their preparation for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic qualifiers. These crucial encounters will take place in Algiers and Tizi-Ouzou, setting the stage for their upcoming third-round qualifier against Burkina…
The Algerian women's national football team is set to engage in two friendly matches against Nigeria, a prominent continental team, as part of their extensive preparation program. These encounters are strategically scheduled in anticipation of the upcoming qualifiers for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, providing a valuable test for the squad under the guidance of coach Farid Benstiti.
The first friendly match against Nigeria is slated for November 30, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the Stade du 5-Juillet 1962 in Algiers. The second fixture will follow on December 4, 2026, at 5:00 PM at the Stade Hocine Aït Ahmed in Tizi-Ouzou. These matches are considered essential for fine-tuning the team's strategy and cohesion, particularly ahead of their third-round Olympic qualifier against Burkina Faso, scheduled for February 27 and March 3, 2027.
The national team, including player Marine Dafeur, harbors strong ambitions to secure a spot in the football tournament at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. This goal builds upon their recent achievements, which include earning a bronze medal at the most recent Africa Cup of Nations and achieving a historic first qualification for the World Cup in Brazil, underscoring their progressive trajectory in international football.
