Senegal’s national women’s team, the Lionesses, will take on Burkina Faso in two international friendlies on April 13 and 16 at the Abdoulaye Wade Stadium, as part of their build-up to a crucial continental campaign.
The matches are expected to provide valuable match fitness and tactical sharpening for the West African side under the guidance of head coach Mame Moussa Cissé. With the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2026 fast approaching, the Lionesses are intensifying preparations to ensure they are competitive on the big stage.
Scheduled to take place in Morocco in July and August, the tournament will see Africa’s top women’s teams battle for continental supremacy. For Senegal, the upcoming friendlies represent more than routine fixtures—they are a testing ground to refine strategies, assess squad depth, and build cohesion.
Facing Burkina Faso offers a familiar regional contest, one that is likely to challenge Senegal’s readiness while providing insights into areas requiring improvement. The coaching staff is expected to experiment with combinations while maintaining a strong competitive edge.
As anticipation builds, the Lionesses will look to use home advantage at the Abdoulaye Wade Stadium to set the tone for their WAFCON ambitions, with fans eager to see a team capable of making a deep run in Morocco.
