NFF part ways with Randy Waldrum

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has parted ways with Super Falcons head coach, Randy Waldrum.

This was made known in a statement made available to pressmen.

Waldrum has been in charge of the Falcons for almost three years and the highlight of his reign was leading the team to the knockout round of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

“The Board resolved to be thorough and ensure meritocracy in the composition of new coaching crews for the various Women National Teams (Super Falcons, Falconets, and Flamingos) within the shortest possible time, as the Super Falcons and Falconets have crucial qualifying fixtures for major championships in a matter of weeks,” the statement said.

“While commending the Super Falcons for an impressive outing at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023, in which the team reached the Round of 16 and exited the tournament without losing a match in regulation period, the Board reiterated that all hands must be on deck to ensure that the momentum is maintained and even improved with adequate support and encouragement of women’s football in all ramifications.”

Waldrum was appointed on October 2020 by the NFF for his excellent work coaching women’s soccer, specifically in the USA, from the college and university level and at the professional level.

While in charge of the Super Falcons, Waldrum retained his appointment with the University of Pittsburgh women’s soccer team, the Pittsburgh Panthers.

Under Waldrum’s guidance, the Super Falcons qualified for the 2022 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations, moving quickly away from the disappointment of missing out on the 2020 Olympic Games.

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