France Unveils 30-Player Squad for Friendlies Against Nigeria and Spain

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The French Football Federation has announced a 30-player squad for the upcoming international friendlies against Nigeria and Spain, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

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The team, led by interim head coach Laurent Bonadei, features a mix of experienced players and new faces.

The squad includes four goalkeepers, ten defenders, eight midfielders, and eight attackers from top European clubs such as Juventus, Real Madrid, PSG, and Chelsea.

The friendly against Nigeria on 30 November at Stade Raymond Kopa in Angers, France, serves as a warm-up for Les Bleues ahead of the UEFA Women's Nations League and the 2025 UEFA Women's Championship.

Experienced players like Juventus defender Estelle Cascarino, Real Madrid's Maëlle Lakrar and Sandie Toletti, and Chelsea duo Sandy Baltimore and Oriane Jean-François are expected to feature in the squad.

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The Super Falcons, since the departure of Randy Waldrum, have played a doubleheader against Algeria in a Nigeria winning both friendly ties.

Interim coach Justin Madugu is expected to announce a strong Super Falcons squad featuring new faces as the team prepares for the 2025 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

 

By Olujimi Dare Ogun