NFF sacks Super Falcons technical crew after World Cup miss

The Nigeria Football Federation has dismissed the entire technical crew of the Super Falcons, effective immediately. This decision follows a disappointing 2026 campaign where the team failed to secure a spot in the FIFA Women’s World Cup. The NFF Executive Committee made the announcement on Monday, but did not disclose the reasons behind the move.

According to PUNCH Online, the firing follows a tough Women’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign, during which Nigeria began with a loss to Malawi, a team making its debut in the competition. Malawi ultimately reached the final, but lost to Cameroon, who claimed the title for the first time. Nigeria's journey ended in the quarter-finals after a loss to Cameroon, preventing the Super Falcons from receiving an automatic qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

The team then had a final chance to make the World Cup via a playoff against South Africa, but again fell short. The Super Falcons are currently led by Head Coach Justin Madugu, with support from key assistants and backroom staff. The NFF appointed Madugu and Edwin Okon to the technical crew in November 2021, as part of an effort to overhaul the team's coaching staff.

Nigeria, like its male counterpart, the Super Eagles, also missed out on automatic qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. They finished second in their group and lost the African playoff final to DR Congo in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in extra time.