Waldrum resigns as Super Falcons coach due to wife’s health

Nigeria’s senior women’s football team is now without a head coach as Randy Waldrum has stepped down.

Waldrum, 67, announced his resignation, citing his wife’s health issues as the reason for his decision to step down from his post.

“It’s been a really tough few weeks since the Olympics, with my wife’s health issues, and the worries that come with that,” the American said.

“After much thought and consideration, I hereby resign from my position as Head Coach of the Super Falcons.

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“This will give the NFF enough time to find the next manager who will take over this outstanding squad.”

The former Trinidad and Tobago manager, who was appointed head coach of the Super Falcons in October 2020, had turned down the job three years earlier.

She guided the women’s national team to fourth place at the 2022 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations in Morocco before leading the team to a sparkling performance at the World Cup the following year.

The nine-time African champions under his guidance failed to progress beyond the group stage in women’s football at the 2024 Olympics.

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