Super Falcons Set To Unveil New Coach Today After WAFCON Disaster
The Nigeria Football Federation is set to announce a new head coach for the Super Falcons in Abuja today as the women’s national team begins preparations for the 2028 Olympic Games.
The appointment comes shortly after Justine Madugu and his technical crew were dismissed following Nigeria’s disappointing campaign at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
A senior official of the National Sports Commission confirmed that the announcement is imminent, stressing the need for the Falcons to quickly move on ahead of their next Olympic qualifying assignment.
“We have an important Olympic qualifier, so we need a new coach, who will be announced any moment now,” the source said.
A senior NFF official also confirmed that the selection process had been concluded, although it remained unclear whether the new coach would be formally unveiled or simply announced.
The identity of the incoming manager has yet to be officially disclosed, but several high-profile names have been linked with the vacant position.
Former Super Falcons coach Thomas Dennerby is reportedly in contention for a return, while Florence Omagbemi, who guided Nigeria to the 2016 WAFCON title, has also emerged as a potential candidate.
American coach Randy Waldrum has likewise been linked with a possible return, while former Super Eagles assistant coach Imama Amapakabo is said to have shown interest in the position.
The new coach will inherit a team in need of rebuilding after Nigeria's quarter-final elimination at the 2026 WAFCON.
The Falcons were beaten 1-0 by Cameroon in the last eight, a result that also ended Nigeria's hopes of qualifying for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup.
The setback triggered major changes within the team, with Madugu losing his job and the NFF and NSC immediately beginning the search for a new technical leader.
The incoming coach will be tasked with rebuilding the squad, improving the team's performances and, most importantly, ending Nigeria's long wait for a return to the Olympic women's football tournament.
The Falcons have not featured at the Olympics since the 2008 Games in Beijing.
With Olympic qualification now the immediate priority, the new manager faces the huge challenge of restoring confidence and returning Nigeria to the top of African women's football.
The appointment comes shortly after Justine Madugu and his technical crew were dismissed following Nigeria’s disappointing campaign at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
A senior official of the National Sports Commission confirmed that the announcement is imminent, stressing the need for the Falcons to quickly move on ahead of their next Olympic qualifying assignment.
“We have an important Olympic qualifier, so we need a new coach, who will be announced any moment now,” the source said.
A senior NFF official also confirmed that the selection process had been concluded, although it remained unclear whether the new coach would be formally unveiled or simply announced.
The identity of the incoming manager has yet to be officially disclosed, but several high-profile names have been linked with the vacant position.
Former Super Falcons coach Thomas Dennerby is reportedly in contention for a return, while Florence Omagbemi, who guided Nigeria to the 2016 WAFCON title, has also emerged as a potential candidate.
American coach Randy Waldrum has likewise been linked with a possible return, while former Super Eagles assistant coach Imama Amapakabo is said to have shown interest in the position.
The new coach will inherit a team in need of rebuilding after Nigeria's quarter-final elimination at the 2026 WAFCON.
The Falcons were beaten 1-0 by Cameroon in the last eight, a result that also ended Nigeria's hopes of qualifying for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup.
The setback triggered major changes within the team, with Madugu losing his job and the NFF and NSC immediately beginning the search for a new technical leader.
The incoming coach will be tasked with rebuilding the squad, improving the team's performances and, most importantly, ending Nigeria's long wait for a return to the Olympic women's football tournament.
The Falcons have not featured at the Olympics since the 2008 Games in Beijing.
With Olympic qualification now the immediate priority, the new manager faces the huge challenge of restoring confidence and returning Nigeria to the top of African women's football.
