Randy Waldrum: 6 days to AWCON qualifiers, Nigerians remain confused over Super Falcons coach

Randy Waldrum: 6 days to AWCON qualifiers, Nigerians remain confused over Super Falcons coach

Hassan Abdulsalam 08:30 - 16.09.2023

Randy Waldrum’s position as Super Falcons coach has been unclear since he called out the NFF just before the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Ahead of the first leg encounter of the 2024 Women Africa Cup of Nations first round scheduled for the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Nigerians are confused over the Coach of the Super Falcons.

The Game is scheduled for Friday, September 22nd, with the return leg scheduled for Tuesday, September 26th.

Super Falcons coach is unclear

Randy Waldrum’s position as Super Falcons coach has been unclear since he called out the NFF just before the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Super Falcons head coach Randy Waldrum- Photo Credit || Imago

Meanwhile, The NFF has denied rumors that the body has sacked Randy Waldrum as Super Falcons coach.

In a statement from the NFF, Ademola Olajire, head of communication, mandated its Technical Committee to hold discussions with the Super Falcons’ Head Coach, Randy Waldrum, with a view to extending the latter’s contract with the NFF.

“We have given the Technical Committee the go-ahead to hold talks with Randy Waldrum as we consider an extension of his current contract with the NFF. They have to do this quickly as the team has a Women Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match next week.

“The man has done well by leading the team to an impressive outing at the FIFA World Cup,” NFF President, Ibrahim Musa Gusau, said on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, while announcing the squad to face Sao Tome, Olajire didn't make any clarifications regarding the status of the coach, but a source confirmed to Pulse Sports that the coach will be retained.

Super Falcons coach, Randy Waldrumha

Nigerians asks Questions on the status of the Coach

Netizens have asked the NFF to unveil the coach that release the squad for the AWCON qualifiers in Lagos.

https://x.com/JnrSol/status/1702931382161318226?s=20

"Which Coach release this list abeg? I want to know before I react," Obina Ubanekwo asked NFF on X

On his part, Glover Jnr added, "Who invited the players since we don't have coach and why not continue with the brilliant squad at the world cup and jus add some new players . Ebi should be a technical support not a player."

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