Ex-players warn Falcons ahead Olympics qualifier
Former Super Falcons captains warn the team against relying on past glory as they prepare for Olympic qualifiers, urging a fresh start and structural chang Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-players-warn-falcons-ahead-olympics-qualifier/
Former Super Falcons captains Desire Oparanozie, Patience Avre, and Kikelomo Ajayi have cautioned Nigeria against relying on past successes as the team prepares for the 2028 Women’s Olympic qualifiers under a new coaching staff. The news comes after Nigeria's heartbreaking exit from the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, which resulted in their automatic qualification elimination for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
The Nigeria Football Federation has since demanded that the current technical crew, led by coach Justine Madugu, resign, along with goalkeeper Ann Chiejine, goalkeeper coach Auwal Makwalla, and Swedish video analyst and fitness coach Igor Krulj and Per Karlsson. Former captain Ajayi emphasized that Nigeria cannot afford to rest on its laurels, as other African nations have improved and become more competitive.
She urged the federation to focus on building a new era of success by addressing issues such as institutional structure, player development, and investment.
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