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Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Provides Update on Randy Waldrum’s Contract Renewal
After a series of negotiations, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has reached an agreement on a new contract with Super Falcons coach, Randy Waldrum.
NFF President, Ibrahim Gusau, shared the announcement on Tuesday, providing insight into the progress of discussions between the football body and Waldrum.
Waldrum’s initial contract with the NFF expired on October 31, 2023, leaving the American coach without a contract for nearly three months. His initial association with the football body began in 2020.
Under Waldrum’s guidance, the Super Falcons achieved notable successes, reaching the WAFCON semifinals in Morocco in 2022 and the Women’s World Cup round of 16 in Australia and New Zealand in 2023.
Amid speculations regarding the renewal of Waldrum’s contract, particularly with his assistant Justin Madugu leading the team well on an interim basis, Gusau clarified that both the coach and the federation decided to continue their collaboration after extended negotiations.
Gusau revealed that the negotiations were prolonged due to Waldrum’s insistence on bringing his assistant and requesting an increase in allowances. The NFF president anticipated that the finalized deal would be signed on Thursday, just before the federation’s delegation departs for the 2023 AFCON in Ivory Coast.
He stated, “We had extensive discussions with Waldrum, and I think he has agreed to a new contract. We faced issues before the World Cup regarding his preferred choices for the team, but the existing contract between NFF and Waldrum does not specify his right to bring an assistant.”
Gusau further addressed Waldrum’s request for the inclusion of a female staff member, emphasizing the federation’s stance on the matter. He also mentioned that the coach sought an increase in allowances, a proposal that was declined by the NFF due to the team not surpassing their previous highest level of performance at the World Cup.
Concluding his statement, Gusau expressed optimism that the deal would be finalized before the AFCON departure, ensuring continuity in Waldrum’s role as the Super Falcons coach.
January 10, 2024
Ibrahim Gusau Elected As New NFF President
Ibrahim Musa Gusau has been elected the new President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).
Gusau was elected at NFF’s 78th Elective Congress which was held in Benin, the Edo State capital.
He polled 21 votes to beat his closest challenger former Ist Vice President Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi who got 12 votes, the Nation reports.
Though Gusau did not poll the needed 22 votes to automatically win in the first ballot, other contenders opted out of the possible rerun
Amaju Melvin Pinnick was the former Chairman of the board.
Recall that the Court of Appeal had on Thursday granted the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) a stay of execution ahead of the forthcoming NFF elective congress.
October 1, 2022
NFF President wants fans to attend ‘world-class’ Samuel Ogbemudia stadium for Nigeria vs Sierra Leone
The boss of the football governing body has expressed his pleasure with the facilities to host the Super Eagles’ Afcon qualifying game.
The President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, has described Samuel Ogbemudia stadium in Benin as ‘world-class’.
The Super Eagles are scheduled to take on Sierra Leone in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifying game at the venue on November 13.
The 15,000 seater capacity stadium is wearing a new look following renovation carried out by the Edo State Government.
Pinnick, who inspected the venue ahead of the Super Eagles game, expressed his delight with the improved facilities he met on the ground.
”There is a tremendous improvement compared to the last time I came, the turf is very brilliant, it’s what you see in world-class facilities. I thank the government of Edo for this facility and we are proud of this achievement,” Pinnick told.
“The Super Eagles can’t wait to come and play in the state. I’m in touch with the players, who are all excited to be here to play for the country especially, Ahmed Musa, the captain of the team, whose mother is from Edo and he is anxious to play for the nation and his State.
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“The NFF will move into the state on Friday, November 9, while the players will start arriving from November 11 and after the game, make preparations to fly to Sierra Leone on Friday or Saturday after the game.
“I will communicate all I have seen here to the Ministry of Youth and Sports and also the Executive Committee. I am happy with what we have seen here today and the Super Eagles will be playing here for a long time.
“We’ve always been thankful to Edo government for being there for the Nigeria football federation, and we thank them for that generosity at every point in time because these are very sensitive times.”
Pinnick also revealed the federation will allow fans into the stadium but at a reduced seating capacity and will adhere strictly to Covid-19 guidelines.
“We are also working because there have been a lot of people coming into the stadium, we have to observe the Covid-19 protocol to the letter. They have written to us officially, this is about a 15,000 sitting capacity stadium,” he continued.
“They want about 6,000 to 7,000 where they will sit out to observe social distancing, so we are going to look at it, we will send a letter to the ministry and also send a letter to Presidential Task Force, once we get the approval within the next two days we will send.
The Super Eagles played friendlies against African champions Algeria and Tunisia in October as part of their preparations for Sierra Leone.
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