NFF names interim coach for Super Falcons

NFF names interim coach for Super Falcons

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially appointed Coach Justin Madugu as the interim head coach of the Super Falcons, the Senior Women National Team.

Madugu takes over from Randy Waldrum, who recently stepped down for personal reasons.

Waldrum led the Super Falcons for four years, during which he achieved significant milestones, including a Round of 16 finish at the 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, as well as securing the team’s qualification for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris—a milestone not reached since 2008.

In his resignation letter dated September 12, Waldrum expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to serve and emphasized the importance of prioritizing his family.

Madugu now faces the challenge of building on Waldrum’s achievements, with the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco on the horizon next summer.

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In a related development, the NFF has confirmed that Coach Augustine Eguavoen will continue in his role as Head Coach of the Super Eagles.

Eguavoen, aged 58, is set to guide the team in the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Libya next month. His recent successes include a 3-0 victory over Benin Republic and a goalless draw with Rwanda.

Eguavoen will be supported by an experienced coaching staff that includes Fidelis Ilechukwu, Daniel Ogunmodede, Olatunji Baruwa, and Tomaz Zorec.

The technical team will also oversee the Super Eagles B team’s qualifying efforts for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN).

These coaching appointments were approved by the NFF’s Executive Committee following recommendations from the Technical and Development Sub-Committee.

NFF names interim coach for Super Falcons