The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has asked members of the Super Falcons technical crew to step down with immediate effect.
The announcement was made on Monday, 17th August 2026 via the official X (formerly Twitter) handle of the NFF.
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The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation has asked members of the technical crew of the @NGSuper_Falcons to step down with immediate effect. pic.twitter.com/RSwFf6XaAF
— The NFF 🇳🇬 (@thenff) August 17, 2026
Reports suggest that the decision was made after the Coach of the Super Falcons, Justin Madugu, had earlier resigned on Monday. This comes following Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The Super Falcons endured a disappointing WAFCON campaign that included a group-stage loss to debutants Malawi and a quarter-final exit to Cameroon, before suffering a playoff defeat to South Africa.
The removal of the entire technical crew has triggered widespread reactions online. Many fans and stakeholders have criticised the NFF leadership, arguing that the federation’s board and executives should also take responsibility for broader administrative shortcomings in the support of Nigerian football.
The development marks a significant change in the leadership of the women’s national team as the NFF looks to rebuild ahead of future competitions.
TimesNigeria.com will continue to monitor the next steps regarding the Super Falcons technical bench.
