The interim coach of Nigeria’s Super Falcons Justin Madugu has signified his intention to take up the appointment on a permanent basis.
 
Madugu has been in charge of the team since the contract situation of the team’s substantial coach Randy Waldrum is yet to be resolved.

The coach made the statement after leading the team to an emphatic 5-0 win over Cape Verde in the first leg of the 2024 Women’s African Cup of Nations qualifier.

“Nobody will be unhappy to work for the progress of the country in any capacity. I will do my best to lift the team if given the opportunity,” he said.

Madugu is expected to be in charge of the team again when they play the same opponent next in the 2nd leg of the qualifier.

It’s yet to be seen if the Nigeria Football Federation will yield to his aspirations.

Coach Justin Madugu went to explained why the team have not playing to the standard of their performance at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. 

Following their spectacular performance, the nine-time African champions were rated 10th best team at the World Cup.

The Super Falcons had an impressive performance at the World Cup, playing four games. They started with a goalless draw against Canada, then surprised Australia with a 3-2 victory. Another goalless draw followed against the Republic of Ireland.

In the round of 16, they proved to be a tough opponent for the Lionesses, holding them to a goalless draw after 120 minutes of play. Unfortunately, they lost in a penalty shootout

Reacting to why they have not performed to the standard, Justin Madugu said "Since we came back from World Cup, we have not been able to get half of the squad together in our matches and you know to blend together will take time. He told journalists during the pre-match conference in Abuja.