Since the Super Falcons’ exit from the Paris 2024 Olympic football tournament, speculation has been rife about the future of the Nigerian women’s national team head coach Randy Waldrum in the midst of reports he could consider tendering his resignation.
The American has reaffirmed his commitment to the job but made it clear it was not in his hands but those of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF).
In an interview with ESPN Africa journalist Colin Udoh, he said:
“I would like to [stay on]. I love the team. I love the direction that we’re headed. After a rough start here, I think we’re headed in a good direction.
“There’s a lot of upcoming talent as we start to move some of the older players out after the Olympics and bring some young talent in. I think we can accomplish great things in the next level.
“That’s more of a question for the Federation. I don’t know if they want me to or not, but I hope they at least appreciate the fact that we had the showing that we did at the World Cup and that we have qualified them for the Olympics.
“And I hope they see that we’re doing some good things, but that’ll be a decision that’s up to them. I’m just thankful that we got through all the rough times and appreciate the belief the NFF has shown in me to keep me on and allow me to do my work. But I certainly would entertain staying on beyond.”
The 67 year-old Texan was appointed in October 2020 and signed an extension to his contract after leading his team to the knockout stage of the 2023 World Cup co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand.
He qualified the Super Falcons for the Olympic Games for the first time in 16 years, with his deal to run out after the Paris 2024 Olympics.
His time as Falcons coach has endured several controversies including what he had previously alluded as a lack of support from the NFF, as well as the imposition of unwanted players to his squad in the buildup to the Olympics in Paris.
