NFF SACKS ENTIRE TECHNICAL CREW AS SUPER FALCONS MISS 2027 WOMEN’S WORLD CUP

Nigeria’s Super Falcons have been dealt a major setback after failing to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, prompting the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to order an immediate overhaul of the team’s technical setup.

The NFF Executive Committee on Monday directed the entire technical crew of the nine-time African champions to step down with immediate effect, following a disastrous qualification campaign.

The decision came after the Falcons suffered a 2-1 defeat to South Africa in the African playoffs, a result that ended Nigeria’s hopes of securing a place at the tournament in Brazil.

Falcons suffer historic WAFCON exit

Nigeria’s qualification crisis began at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, where the Falcons suffered a historic early elimination.

For the first time in their history, the Nigerian women were knocked out at the quarter-final stage, following a 1-0 defeat to Cameroon.

The shock result denied the Falcons an automatic World Cup ticket and forced them into the African playoffs, where South Africa delivered the final blow to Nigeria’s qualification hopes.

The back-to-back setbacks have now triggered a major shake-up within a team that has traditionally dominated women’s football in Africa.

NFF begins rebuilding process

With Nigeria now set to miss the 2027 Women’s World Cup, the NFF’s decision to dissolve the technical setup marks the beginning of what could become a significant rebuilding exercise for the Super Falcons.

The development represents a major disappointment for a side that has been a regular presence at the global tournament and remains Africa’s most decorated women’s national team.

The NFF is now expected to begin the process of restructuring the technical team as it seeks to restore the Falcons’ dominance on the continent and rebuild the squad ahead of future international competitions.