“He didn’t resign” – NFF clarifies Randy Waldrum future with Super Falcons

By Chief Editor Samuel Ahmadu

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has clarified recent claims concerning the status of senior women’s national team head coach, Randy Waldrum, Nigeria Football can exclusively confirm.

Contrary to rumours of a resignation on Friday morning, the NFF confirms that coach Waldrum’s contract has expired following the conclusion of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

A senior official of the NFF, speaking anonymously to NigeriaFootball.ng, explained: “Coach Randy Waldrum did not resign from his position. His contract with the NFF was set to expire after the 2024 Olympic Games, which have now concluded.

“We are appreciative of his contributions to Nigerian football and the Super Falcons.”

During his almost four-year reign as Falcons head coach, Waldrum guided the Super Falcons to the Round of 16 at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup and broke a 16-year drought by qualifying the team for the Olympics.

“The NFF is now focusing on finding a new head coach who will build on the solid foundation established under Coach Waldrum’s tenure,” the official continued.

“We thank him for his commitment and service to Nigerian football and wish him the best in his future endeavors.”

With Waldrum’s contract now concluded following the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is making strategic plans to appoint a new head coach for the Super Falcons.

This transition provides the NFF ample time to carefully scout for a suitable replacement ahead of the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), set to take place in Morocco, from July 5–26, 2025.