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Nigeria Football Federation fires Justine Madugu after WC qualification failure

ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 8:17 PM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Nigeria Football Federation fires Justine Madugu after WC qualification failure

Summary

The Nigeria Football Federation has terminated the contract of Super Falcons coach Justine Madugu following the team's failure to qualify for the FIFA Women's World Cup for the first time. This decision comes just days after the disappointing exit from the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Madugu's entire technical crew was also dismissed as part of the immediate changes. The federation is expected to seek a new coach as it looks toward future international competitions.

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Key Details

•Nigeria failed to qualify for the FIFA Women's World Cup.
•Justine Madugu and his technical crew were dismissed immediately.
•The decision follows Nigeria's exit from WAFCON.
•The Nigeria Football Federation will seek a new coach.
•This is the first time Nigeria has missed a World Cup in women's soccer.

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8:52 PMESPN Soccer — Nigeria sack Madugu after WAFCON exit, WC miss

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The Nigeria Football Federation has dismissed Super Falcons coach Justine Madugu and the rest of his technical crew with immediate effect, just days after Nigeria failed to qualify for the FIFA Women's World Cup for the first time.
— ESPN Soccerby Colin Udoh

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