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The Digest:

Justine Madugu will officially steer the Super Falcons forward, having been offered a two-year contract by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). This move confirms his role after a successful interim period where he guided the team to a record-extending 10th WAFCON title, revealing how steady leadership can anchor a team through transition and triumph.

Key Points:
  • The Nigeria Football Federation has offered a two-year permanent contract to Justine Madugu.
  • This confirms his position as the substantive head coach of the team.
  • Madugu had been the interim coach since Randy Waldrum's resignation last year.
  • He led the Super Falcons to win the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
  • The team is now preparing for a 2026 WAFCON qualifier against the Benin Republic.
  • A 21-player squad has already been unveiled for the upcoming crucial match.
  • The decision brings stability following the team's recent continental success.
The federation’s endorsement reflects a belief in foundations built not on fleeting luck, but on proven resilience under pressure.

Sources: Daily Post Nigeria