Super Falcons to face World champions USA in 2 friendly games

Nigeria's senior women's national football team known as the Super Falcons will take on the United States Women’s National Team (USWNT) in a two-match tour.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) announced the friendly between the Super Falcons and the USWNT on Wednesday, July 13, 2022.

The friendly games between the two countries is scheduled for the month of September.

The Super Falcons face another tough test in the USA reigning World Cup holders.

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On Saturday, September 3. the Super Falcons take on the USWNT at the Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas.

The second fixture will take place on Tuesday, September 6, at the Audi Field in Washington, D. C.

Speaking ahead of the clash USWNT team Vlatko Andonovski explained his expectation.

He said, “First, I’m just excited to play two matches against Nigeria. They have some very talented players who will present a lot of different problems for us to solve on both sides of the ball.

"Secondly, of course we’re looking forward to bringing the team back to one of the best soccer stadiums in the United States in Kansas City, as well as getting to play our first game at Audi Field, which I’ve visited several times for NWSL games and is also a fantastic venue for our team to play in front of our home fans.”

The Super Falcons also have a friendly against the Nadeshiko of Japan in October.

The USA have already qualified for the 2023 FIFA World Cup in New Zealand and Australia.

The Super Falcons will aim to qualify through the 2022 Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) led by American coach Randy Waldrum.