Justine Madugu, head coach of Nigeria’s Super Falcons, has been nominated for the 2025 Ballon d’Or Women’s Team Coach of the Year award.
The nomination, announced on Thursday, places Madugu among the elite ranks of global women’s football coaches.
His tactical acumen and inspirational leadership have been key to the Super Falcons’ recent achievements most notably their triumph at the Women’s African Cup of Nations.
The award honors coaches who have shown outstanding strategic vision, leadership, and international success in women’s football.
Madugu’s nomination is a significant personal achievement and a landmark moment for Nigerian football.
It highlights Nigeria’s growing presence on the world stage, with both players and coaches earning deserved global recognition.
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