I have a ten-year development plan for Women's football – Randy Waldrum

Newly appointed Super Falcons coach, Randy Waldrum disclosed at his unveiling that he has a ten-year plan with the potential of successfully driving women's football in the country.

Waldrum made this comment after he was appointed Head of the eight-time African champions by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Tuesday.

He assured Nigerians that he’s committed to the development of Women’s football in Nigeria, Brila.net reports.

Waldrum is expected to lead the team to the 2022 African Women’s championship and the FIFA Cup twelve months later.

Speaking after his appointment, the experienced American gaffer said, managing the Super Falcons is a dream come true and he’s ready to give everything to be successful.

“I want everyone to know that I am extremely excited about being your coach for the Super Falcons,” Waldrum told Goal.

“It’s been a dream of mine for some time now. I appreciate Mr [Amaju] Pinnick and his faith in me and our staff to bring the Super Falcons to new heights.

“I also understand the full commitment that it takes for my time, for training camps, games, scouting, player management, staff development, and of course team development.

“These expectations are very clear and I’m anxious to get started. In fact, I will be the one pushing the federation for more opportunities to prepare and train, I’m quite sure.

The former Trinidad and Tobago national team also added that he has a long term plan to share with the Nigeria Football Authority and eager to discover new stars for the Falcons.

“I’ve already been working and have a ten-year plan I’m anxious to share with the federation in order to prepare our young players in the country now for future years as national team players.

“Our stars of the 2027 and 2031 World Cups are between 10-12 years old currently, so let’s get them in the proper environment now.” He concluded.

Waldrum took over from Swede Thomas Dennerby who left the position in September 2019.