Daud Olatunji
The Nigeria Football Federation has ordered members of the Super Falcons’ technical crew to step down with immediate effect following the team’s disappointing campaign at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations and failure to secure automatic qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
The NFF Executive Committee announced the decision on Monday in a brief statement but did not disclose specific reasons for the removal of the coaching crew.
The federation said, “The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation has asked members of the technical crew of the @NGSuper_Falcons to step down with immediate effect.”
The development comes after a turbulent WAFCON campaign in which Nigeria suffered an opening defeat to debutants Malawi before crashing out in the quarter-finals against Cameroon.
The defeat to Malawi was particularly significant as the southern African side went on to reach the final, where Cameroon emerged champions after defeating them to win the continental title for the first time.
Nigeria’s quarter-final exit meant the Super Falcons failed to obtain an automatic ticket to the 2027 Women’s World Cup.
The nine-time African champions were subsequently handed another opportunity to qualify through a playoff against South Africa but suffered another defeat, further complicating their bid to reach the global tournament.
The latest setback has now prompted the NFF to dismantle the existing technical arrangement as the federation seeks to reposition the team ahead of the remaining qualification route.
The technical crew was headed by Justin Madugu, who had been supported by other assistants and backroom personnel.
Madugu and Edwin Okon were appointed by the NFF in November 2021 as part of efforts to rejig the technical structure of the Super Falcons.
The federation is yet to announce the replacement for the technical crew or provide details of the process for appointing a new coaching team.
The Super Falcons remain one of Nigeria’s most successful national teams, having dominated women’s football in Africa for decades. However, their recent qualification setback has intensified scrutiny of the team’s technical direction and preparation for major competitions.
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