Madugu addresses criticism after Super Falcons’ win over Zambia
Super Falcons coach Justin Madugu has responded to criticism following Nigeria’s recent performances. After a surprising loss to Malawi, questions were raised about his tactics and player selection. Madugu made changes for the match against Zambia, leading to a crucial victory. He emphasized learning from mistakes and staying focused despite outside opinions.
Match highlights
- Justin Madugu faced scrutiny for his team selection and tactics after Nigeria’s 3-2 loss to Malawi at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
- He made several changes for Saturday’s 1-0 win over Zambia, including restoring Asisat Oshoala, Deborah Abiodun, and Christy Ucheibe to the starting lineup.
- Asisat Oshoala scored the decisive goal in the eighth minute, and the team played with 10 players from the 40th minute after Tosin Demehin received a red card.
- Madugu acknowledged mistakes in the previous game and highlighted the importance of learning from them.
- He was given a new contract by the Nigeria Football Federation in October last year and was nominated for the Ballon d’Or best coach award.
