Super Falcons’ Justine Madugu Nominated for CAF Coach of the Year After Historic WAFCON Triumph
Super Falcons head coach, Justine Madugu, has been nominated for the prestigious CAF Coach of the Year (Women) award for 2025, TalkTalk Nigeria reports.
The recognition comes after Madugu guided the Super Falcons to a record-extending 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title in Morocco earlier this year — a victory that reaffirmed Nigeria’s dominance in African women’s football.
The Super Falcons clinched the title after a thrilling 3–2 win over hosts Morocco in the final, showcasing both tactical brilliance and the team’s trademark resilience.
Madugu’s nomination places him among nine other top coaches contending for the award, marking a proud moment for Nigerian football.
Adding to the celebration, Flamingos captain Shakirat Moshood has been shortlisted for CAF’s Young Player of the Year, while the Super Falcons are also contenders for National Team of the Year, rounding off a remarkable year for Nigerian women’s football.
🌟 Opinion: A Well-Deserved Honour for a Silent Architect of Greatness
This nomination isn’t just about one coach — it’s about a story of quiet leadership, faith, and unrelenting belief.
Justine Madugu stepped into a role that carried heavy expectations. Nigeria’s women’s team has always been Africa’s powerhouse, but recent years saw rising competition from the likes of South Africa and Morocco. Many wondered if the Falcons’ glory days were fading.
But Madugu proved otherwise. His calm but firm leadership reignited the Falcons’ spark — blending experience with youthful energy and guiding the team to yet another continental triumph. His tactical balance, evident in the way Nigeria weathered Morocco’s pressure and turned defense into deadly counterattacks, speaks of a coach who knows how to build champions quietly.
The nominations of Shakirat Moshood and the Super Falcons complete what feels like a golden era for Nigerian women’s football. It’s proof that the country is not just living off its legacy — it’s actively writing new chapters of success.
If CAF truly celebrates results, resilience, and impact — Justine Madugu deserves to lift that trophy. 🇳🇬🏆
