“We Are Proud of You”: Adamawa Monarch Hails Justine Madugu After Super Falcons WAFCON Triumph
- The Super Falcons lifted their 10th Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat on Saturday night, July 26
- Nigeria came from two goals down in the first half of the match to beat the Atlas Lionesses 3-2 in the second half of the competition
- The Paramount Ruler of Bachama Kingdom in Adamawa has sent his congratulatory message to Coach Justine Madugu for making the community proud
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Nigeria beat host Morocco 3-2 in front of their fans at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat on Saturday night, July 26.
Esther Okoronkwo, Folashade Ijamilusi, and Jennifer Echegini scored for the Super Falcons in the second half after Morocco took the lead in the first half through captain Ghizlaine Chebbak and Sanaa.
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Nigeria ended the tournament unbeaten, recording 5 wins and 1 draw, scoring a total of 14 goals, with Justine Madugu adjudged the Coach of the Tournament, per CAF.
How Dr Ismaila described Madugu's impact
Adamawa monarch Dr. Daniel Shaga Ismaila said Super Falcons coach Justine Madugu defied all odds to win Nigeria's 10th title.
In a statement obtained by Legit.ng, the Paramount Ruler of the Bachama Kingdom praised Madugu’s resilience in the face of criticism before and during the tournament, describing it as a stepping stone to his success.
Dr Ismaila announced that the Bachama Kingdom would send a cultural delegation to support the Super Falcons at future friendly or competitive matches as a show of solidarity and pride. He said:
“Justin Pwanidi Madugu is from Numan. He has been a high flier, and when the FA assigned him to lead the Super Falcons, we were excited and very hopeful because he’s a young man that takes every assignment very seriously. I am proud of him.
“These criticisms are the ladders and stepping boards on which he must ride to success.
"Every Nigerian is a critic, sadly not constructive criticism because they offer no suggestions on the way forward. Give them the opportunity they perform worse.
"So, I believe Justine understands this for he has encountered it before. Our prayer for him is that he withstands the critics and ride on to the summit of his chosen career. That is our joy."
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Make Madugu a permanent coach - Nimrod
President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation, Musa Nimrod, has appealed to the leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation to make Justine Madugu the permanent coach of the team.
Nimrod said the former Adamawa Queens coach has done what any foreign coach could have done.
He explained that Madugu has the experience needed to guide the team to the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup. Nimrod said:
"Justine Madugu is the interim coach of the team. I feel this is the time for the Nigeria Football Federation to reward him with a permanent contract.
"Nigeria failed to finish on the podium at the last WAFCON, after losing to Zambia. This time around, the former Adamawa Queens coach was able to lead Nigeria to win their 10th title."
The Nigeria Football Federation appointed Justine Madugu as the interim coach of the Super Falcons after the resignation of Randy Waldrum, per Premium Times.
Anambra FA chief reacts to Super Falcons win
Legit.ng earlier reported that the chairman of the Anambra Football Association, Mr. Chikelue Iloenyosi, praised the Super Falcons for their stunning victory over Morocco.
Iloenyosi expressed optimism that this win will inspire more young girls in the country to pursue football, fostering the growth of women's sports.
Source: Legit.ng
