OFFICIAL: Florence Omagbemi appointed to lead Super Falcons to 2023 Women’s World Cup

Florence Omagbemi has been named the new head coach of Nigeria women’s national team following the surprise termination of Randy Waldrum contract.

Omagbemi signed an initial two-and-a-half-year contract to take charge of the Super Falcons, while Perpetua Nkwocha, Mercy Akide-Udoh and Rachel Ayegba join her as her technical crew members.

The former Super Falcons captain, who became the first African woman to lead the team to title as a player and coach in 2016 will be tasked with qualifying Nigeria for the knockout stages of the 2023 Women’s World Cup and qualifying for the 2024 Olympic billed for Paris.

The 48-year-old had been linked with Nigeria job since her brief successful spell in 2016 but has agreed a deal with the Nigeria Football Federation which is due to last until 2025, after the sacking of Randy Waldrum.

“I have the pleasure to confirm I have committed to a record nine-time African champions, with the massive record of qualifying for every Women’s World Cup,” Omagbemi told Nigeriafootball.ng.

“I am lucky because for years I had the fortune to coach this team, albeit briefly and we made a wonderful success story at Cameroon 2016 and now I have the opportunity to coach big team again. It is an honour and I want to keep winning with this team.

“We have a duty to prove we are one of the best team in the world at the 2023 Women’s World Cup and also break our qualification jinx to the Olympics.”

“I’d like to thank the Nigeria Football Federation for believing in me and with their backing, I am confident that we can build a stronger Super Falcons,” she concluded.

Omagbemi is expected to land in Nigeria next week and will be presented at a media conference on Friday at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium.

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