Super Falcons’ Okobi welcomes new baby

Super Falcons and Levante Las Planas of Spain midfielder Ngozi Okobi has welcomed a new baby.  The player revealed this as she displayed the baby bump on her X handle on Tuesday.  She wrote; “Congratulations to me. “I am in my new season.” Okobi has played for the Nigerian team albeit the under 17 squad since 2008 and got her first senior call up immediately after the U-17 tournament in 2010.  The forward registered her first international goal against Zambia where she aided Nigeria trounce the hosts 6–0 at the 2014 African Women’s Championship.

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Randy Waldrum resigns as Super Falcons coach

Randy Waldrum has resigned as the coach of the Super Falcons. In a letter dated September 12th, Waldrum cited health issues with his wife as the reason for his resignation from the job. “It’s been a very difficult few weeks following the Olympics, with my wife’s health issues, and the worries that obviously come with that.  “After much thought and consideration, I am hereby resigning my position as Head Coach of the Super Falcons.  “This will allow the NFF ample time to find the next manager to take over this incredible squad,” Waldrum stated.  Waldrum was appointed the head coach of Nigeria women’s national team on October 5, 2020, barely three years after turning down the role.

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