France Announces Squad for International Friendlies Against Nigeria and Spain

The French women’s national football team has unveiled its squad for two upcoming international friendly matches, set to take place on November 30 and December 3, 2024. Head coach Hervé Renard has named a strong roster featuring a blend of experience and emerging talents as Les Bleues gear up to face Nigeria and Spain.

Match Schedule

The first match will see France go head-to-head with Nigeria on November 30 at the Stade Raymond Kopa in Angers, with kickoff scheduled for 21:10 local time. Fans can catch the action live on W9.

The second match is a much-anticipated clash with Spain, one of Europe’s top sides, on December 3 at the Allianz Riviera in Nice. The game kicks off at 21:00 and will be broadcast on France 4.

Squad Overview

Renard has called up a 28-player squad featuring stars from top clubs across Europe. The list includes veterans such as Wendie Renard and Eugénie Le Sommer, who bring invaluable leadership, alongside rising stars like Vicki Becho and Lou Bogaert.

Goalkeepers:

• Justine Lerond (Montpellier HSC)
• Pauline Peyraud-Magnin (Juventus)
• Constance Picaud (FC Fleury 91)
• Marie-Morgane Sieber (EA Guingamp)

Defenders:

• Selma Bacha (Olympique Lyonnais)
• Lou Bogaert (Paris FC)
• Estelle Cascarino (Juventus)
• Elisa De Almeida (Paris SG)
• Maëlle Lakrar (Real Madrid CF)
• Jade Le Guilly (Paris SG)
• Griedge Mbock (Paris SG)
• Wendie Renard (Olympique Lyonnais)
• Thiniba Samoura (Paris SG)
• Alice Sombath (Olympique Lyonnais)

Midfielders:

• Sandy Baltimore (Chelsea FC)
• Kenza Dali (Aston Villa FC)
• Grace Geyoro (Paris SG)
• Oriane Jean-François (Chelsea FC)
• Sakina Karchaoui (Paris SG)
• Margaux Le Mouël (Paris FC)
• Amel Majri (Olympique Lyonnais)
• Sandie Toletti (Real Madrid CF)

Forwards:

• Vicki Becho (Olympique Lyonnais)
• Delphine Cascarino (San Diego Wave FC)
• Kadidiatou Diani (Olympique Lyonnais)
• Naomie Feller (Real Madrid CF)
• Marie-Antoinette Katoto (Paris SG)
• Eugénie Le Sommer (Olympique Lyonnais)
• Melvine Malard (Manchester United FC)
• Clara Mateo (Paris FC)

Building Momentum for 2025

The friendly matches provide an excellent opportunity for France to fine-tune their tactics and strengthen team cohesion ahead of the 2025 season. With a solid mix of players from domestic and international leagues, the squad reflects the depth and quality of French women’s football.

Fans will be eager to see how Les Bleues perform as they test their skills against a dynamic Nigerian side and a technically adept Spanish team. Both matches promise high-quality football as France aims to maintain its position among the elite in women’s football.