Senegal to face Tunisia in road to Los Angeles 2028 olympics

The Sénégal women’s national football team is preparing for a major challenge against Tunisie in the second round of the qualifying tournament for the Los Angeles 2028 (LA28) Olympic Games. This double-header is scheduled to take place in October 2026.

Following the official draw for the African women’s Olympic qualifiers held on Wednesday, April 29, the full schedule for the competition has been established. The qualifying journey is set to run from June 1, 2026, until December 4, 2027.

Structure of the qualifying tournament

The road to Los Angeles will consist of five rounds of home-and-away fixtures. The opening round is reserved for the six teams currently lowest in the FIFA rankings: Soudan will play Comores, Soudan du Sud will meet Madagascar, and Maurice is set to compete against Djibouti.

The remaining nations will begin their campaigns in the second round this October. Notable matchups include Maroc, who recently reached the women’s AFCON final, facing Congo. Furthermore, a high-profile encounter with Nigéria—the reigning African champions who participated in Paris 2024—could happen as early as the third round.

Potential paths for Sénégal and other African nations

• Sénégal vs Tunisie: The winner of this tie will move on to face either Mali or Bénin.
• Algérie: Their quest for an Olympic spot begins with a series against République centrafricaine.
• Zambie: After competing in Paris 2024, they must first overcome Ouganda, with a potential third-round clash against Ghana to keep their hopes of a third straight Olympic appearance alive.