The Nigeria senior women’s team, Falcons, could get a foreign Coach before April when the defending champions join the qualification race for the 2017 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations.In a communique released by the football association following its executive committee meeting, the recommendation ” for the appointment of A competent expatriate Coach, within the shortest possible time, for the team” was approved.
Meanwhile, the trio of Florence Omagbemi, Perpetua Nkwocha and Ann Chiejine; all former players of the Falcons, will act in the interim with former Captain, Omagbemi heading the team.
The Nff statement reads: ” In consonance with its determination to find a holistic solution to the dwindling fortunes of the Senior Women National Team, Falcons, Committee approved the recommendation of the Technical and Development Committee for the appointment of A competent expatriate Coach, within the shortest possible time, for the team.
The expatriate Coach will be assisted by former Super Falcons’ Captains, Florence Omagbemi, Perpetua Nkwocha and Ann Chiejine, with Bala Mohammed as Goalkeeper Trainer. Omagbemi will head the crew in the acting capacity in the meantime.”