text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_24126518_2 (date VARCHAR, opponent VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  Name the number of dates for alouettes
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(date) FROM table_24126518_2 WHERE opponent = "Alouettes"