Eguavoen named interim coach for Super Falcons

Austin Eguavoen, the former head coach of the Super Eagles, was appointed as the interim coach of Nigeria's Super Falcons as the search for a permanent manager continues. His immediate task involves preparing the team for the second-round qualifying tie for the 2028 Olympic Games against Comoros, scheduled for October 2026.

Eguavoen brings significant experience to this role, having previously led the Super Eagles to a bronze medal at the 2006 Africa Cup of Nations held in Egypt. He will be joined by the head coach of Nasarawa Amazons, Christopher Danjuma, who recently managed the Falconets at the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. Additionally, former Super Falcons defender Ayisat Yusuf, who has 68 caps and participated in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, will assist Eguavoen, along with veteran goalkeeper trainer Olatunji Baruwa.

The Super Falcons will commence their Olympic qualification campaign against Comoros, who secured their spot in this round with an impressive aggregate victory of 30-0 over Sudan. The matches are set to take place at Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne-Remo on October 9 and 13, 2026. To earn one of Africa’s two available spots at the Los Angeles 2028 Games, Nigeria must navigate through four two-legged knockout rounds. Should they defeat Comoros, the Super Falcons will progress to the third round in early 2027, where they will face either Morocco or the Democratic Republic of Congo. The latter stages of the qualification process are expected to be held in late 2027, potentially including matchups against teams such as Cameroon, South Africa, or Zambia.