Nigerian fans react mixed to Eguavoen's interim Super Falcons appointment
On September 9, 2026, the Nigeria Football Federation named Augustine Eguavoen as interim head coach of the Super Falcons for their 2028 Olympic Games qualifying matches against Comoros in October. Eguavoen, former Super Eagles boss, will work with assistants Christopher Danjuma, Olatunji Baruwa and Ayisat Yusuf. The announcement triggered mixed reactions on X (formerly Twitter). Fans like @DanielRegha criticised the move as recycling leaders and questioned why a woman wasn't chosen, noting many qualified female coaches exist. @Buchi_Laba called the appointment a joke and accused Eguavoen of being a NFF puppet, while @Lightgang_ said the decision lacked deliberation and ignored the distinct psychological approach needed for women's football. Others, such as @aje_olukay, preferred former stars Florence Omagbemi or Mercy Akide. The backlash highlights ongoing concerns about gender equity in Nigerian sports leadership and the NFF's tendency to recycle familiar figures instead of promoting new talent. The controversy may affect public trust in the federation ahead of the Olympic qualifiers. Will you support calls for a female head coach, demand more transparent NFF selection processes, or simply watch how the team performs under Eguavoen's interim charge?