The Digest:
Super Falcons head coach, Justine Madugu, has made history with his nomination for the 2025 Ballon d'Or Women’s Team Coach of the Year award, following his success in leading Nigeria to a 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations victory.
Key Points:
- Madugu’s nomination acknowledges his tactical brilliance in guiding the Super Falcons to their 10th WAFCON title.
- The Super Falcons defeated South Africa, Morocco, and Zambia during their triumph in Morocco.
- Madugu is nominated alongside global coaching stars like Sarina Wiegman and Emma Hayes.
- His calm leadership has fostered unity and purpose in the team.
- Nigeria’s football success continues to gain international recognition, with Madugu’s nomination highlighting African coaches' competitiveness.
- The Super Falcons celebrated the achievement, sharing their pride on X (formerly Twitter).
- Madugu’s nomination signals African football coaches' growing recognition on the global stage.
While Madugu’s victory in the award is yet to be decided, his historic nomination alone showcases the growing respect for African football coaches. This acknowledgment is a win for Nigerian football, highlighting the team’s success and leadership behind the scenes.
Sources: Ballon d'Or X page
