Former Super Eagles head coach Augustine “Cerezo” Eguavoen has been appointed interim head coach of the Super Falcons as the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) continues its search for a permanent manager.
Eguavoen’s immediate task will be to guide the 10-time African champions through their crucial second-round qualifying tie for the 2028 Olympic Games against Comoros in October.
The experienced coach returns to the national-team setup with a strong pedigree, having led the Super Eagles to a bronze medal at the 2006 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.
Eguavoen will be supported by a technical team that combines experience at both senior and youth levels.
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Nasarawa Amazons head coach Christopher Danjuma has been appointed as part of the interim technical crew. Danjuma recently took charge of the Falconets at the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.
Former Super Falcons defender Ayisat Yusuf has also joined the coaching staff as an assistant coach. Yusuf, who earned 68 international caps, represented Nigeria at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.
Veteran goalkeeper trainer Olatunji Baruwa completes the interim coaching team.
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The Super Falcons face Comoros in a two-legged second-round encounter, with both matches scheduled to be played at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne-Remo.
The first leg is set for October 9, 2026, while the return leg will take place on October 13.
Comoros secured their place in the second round after an emphatic 30-0 aggregate victory over Sudan, setting up a daunting challenge for the Nigerian side.
Nigeria must successfully negotiate four two-legged knockout rounds to secure one of Africa’s two available places at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
If the Super Falcons overcome Comoros, they will advance to the third round in early 2027, where they could face either Morocco or the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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The later stages of the qualification campaign are expected to become increasingly competitive, with heavyweight African sides including Cameroon, South Africa and Zambia potentially standing between Nigeria and a return to the Olympic Games.
With the permanent coaching position yet to be filled, Eguavoen and his interim team face the immediate responsibility of ensuring that Nigeria maintains its push for Olympic qualification.
