Augustine Eguavoen named interim head coach of Nigeria’s Super Falcons for Olympic qualifiers
The Nigeria Football Federation appoints former Super Eagles coach to lead the women’s national team ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games qualifying rounds.
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The Nigeria Football Federation appointed Augustine Eguavoen as interim head coach of the Super Falcons for the 2028 Olympic qualifiers.[1][2][3]
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Announcement
The Nigeria Football Federation announced that Augustine Eguavoen will serve as the interim head coach of the Super Falcons for the upcoming Olympic qualifiers against Comoros, after the resignation of Justine Madugu.[1][2][3]
Coaching Support Team
Eguavoen will be assisted by Christopher Danjuma, who is the current head coach of the Nigeria Women’s Football League side Nasarawa Amazons, while former Super Eagles goalkeeper trainer Olatunji Baruwa will continue his role on the team’s technical staff.[3]
Implications for Qualification
The appointment of Eguavoen as interim coach signals the federation’s desire to stabilize the squad in the short term while a permanent head coach is sought, positioning the Super Falcons for a focused preparation period before their first qualifying clash.[1][2]
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