Senegal's women's national football team suffered a 2-1 defeat against Egypt in a friendly match played on July 11, 2026, at the Petro Sport Stadium in Cairo. The match was part of both teams' preparations for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), scheduled to be hosted by Morocco from July 5 to 26, 2026.
Egypt took the lead in the first half through a goal from forward Nadine Ghazi in the 34th minute. Senegal equalized shortly after the break when captain Ndeye Awa Diakhaté scored from a free kick in the 52nd minute. However, Egypt regained the lead in the 78th minute via a header from defender Marwa El-Hawary, securing the win for the hosts.
Senegal's coach, Serigne Saliou Dia, fielded a mix of experienced players and newcomers to test his squad's depth. The team is in Group A of WAFCON 2026 alongside hosts Morocco, Ghana, and Tanzania. Egypt, meanwhile, is in Group C with Nigeria, Tunisia, and Zambia.
The match was the first of two friendlies for Senegal during their training camp in Egypt. The second friendly is scheduled for July 14, 2026, against the same opponent. Both teams aim to fine-tune their tactics ahead of the continental tournament.
