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NFF Confirms Waldrum’s Exit, Appoints Madugu As Super Falcons Coach
In a statement released on Thursday, the NFF confirmed the American coach’s departure, following earlier reports that Waldrum had submitted his resignation letter earlier this month.
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In the widely circulated letter, the 67-year-old cited his wife’s health issues as the main reason for stepping down.
The NFF had remained silent on the matter until now.
“The Executive Committee also approved the Technical and Development Sub-Committee recommendation for Coach Justin Madugu to lead the remaining technical crew and take charge of the Senior Women National Team, Super Falcons, pending the appointment of a substantive Head Coach,” the statement reads.
Randy Waldrum took charge of the Super Falcons in 2020, after initially turning down the role three years prior. He balanced his duties with the Falcons alongside his position at the University of Pittsburgh Panthers.
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During his four-year tenure, Waldrum guided the Super Falcons to the 2022 African Women’s Cup of Nations (AWCON), where they secured a fourth-place finish. He also led the team at the 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, where Nigeria drew against Canada, secured a victory over Australia, and held Ireland to a draw, progressing to the second round before losing to England on penalties.
Additionally, Waldrum helped the Super Falcons qualify for their first Olympics since 2008, but the team struggled in Paris 2024, failing to win a match in a challenging group featuring Spain, Japan, and Brazil.
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