Former Super Eagles manager Augustine Eguavoen was appointed to lead the Nigerian women’s national team on an interim basis as preparations begin for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics qualifying fixtures. The appointment comes after the resignation of the previous coaching staff following the Super Falcons’ failure to qualify for the 2027 Women’s World Cup.
Eguavoen is a veteran coach with experience managing the Super Eagles. His appointment is a stop-gap measure as the Nigeria Football Federation searches for a permanent coach. The focus will be on the Olympics qualifiers, which begin later this year. The success of the appointment will depend on the team’s performance.
The winners: Augustine Eguavoen, who has a new role; and the Super Falcons, who have an experienced coach. The losers: the other candidates for the job; and the Nigerian public, who must wait for a permanent appointment.
Bottom Line: Eguavoen is back in the dugout, this time with the Super Falcons. The Olympics qualifiers are the target. The question is whether he can lead the team to success or the interim appointment will become permanent.