WAFCON: Senegal to battle Burkina Faso in friendly

The Senegalese women’s national team will play two friendly matches against Burkina Faso as part of their preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).

In preparation for the 2026 WAFCON, scheduled to take place in Morocco from July 25 to August 16, Mame Moussa Cissé’s Lionesses will host Burkina Faso in friendly matches at the Abdoulaye Wade Stadium in Diamniadio on April 13 and 16 at 5:00 PM.

Senegal are paired against Morocco, Kenya, Algeria

These two matches will allow Korka Fall’s team to assess their form before the African competition.

Dans le cadre de sa préparation pour la Coupe d’Afrique féminine, le Sénégal disputera deux matchs amicaux face au Burkina Faso à Dakar.

Ces rencontres sont prévues les 13 et 17 avril 2026 au Stade Léopold Sédar Senghor. pic.twitter.com/D6T913BxiB

— FSF (@Fsfofficielle) April 7, 2026

Fans can easily attend both matches, as admission to the Lions’ home ground in Diamniadio is free.

As a reminder, Senegal is in Group A alongside the host country Morocco, Algeria, and Kenya.

The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations was initially scheduled to start on March 17 but Morocco cited challenges, postponing the tournament to August.

The tournament will be the 16th edition of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, the biennial international football.

It will see sixteen teams from one confederation slug it out in four venues at three host cities in Morocco.