{
  "id": 5443753,
  "title": "Dennerby linked with Falcons return",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/dennerby-linked-with-falcons-return-5443753",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-03T23:58:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/dennerby-linked-with-falcons-return/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nigerian football federation is actively seeking a new head coach for the Super Falcons ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games, according to PUNCH Sports Extra. The federation's efforts to appoint a new coach are gaining momentum as they prepare for the qualification tournament, which commences in October. Swedish coach Thomas Dennerby has emerged as a frontrunner for the position, having previously led the team to victory in the 2018 Africa Women's Cup of Nations and coached them to the knockout rounds of the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup.\n\nDennerby, a 65-year-old coach, previously served the Super Falcons from January 2018 until September 2019 when he parted ways with the team due to an administrative disagreement. Since then, he has managed the Indian women's national team, ending his tenure in 2023. The Federation's interim leadership, under the guidance of Emmanuel Ikpeme, is also in contention to appoint a new coach before the Super Falcons resume their qualification campaign.\n\nBukola Olopade, the Director-General of the National Sports Commission, revealed that the team would receive a new technical crew before the qualifiers, similar to the approach taken for the U-23 team, which coach Eric Chelle will guide. It is also reported that other Nigerian coaches, including Florence Omagbemi, who led the team to the 2016 WAFCON title, are being considered for the position.",
  "summary": "Swedish coach Thomas Dennerby is reportedly in talks for a return as Super Falcons coach ahead of the crucial Olympic qualifiers. com/dennerby-linked-with-falcons-return/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Dennerby linked with Falcons return",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/dennerby-linked-with-falcons-return",
        "published": "2026-09-03T23:58:29.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}