“Justine Madugu Deserves More Respect”: Adamawa Indigenes React After Super Falcons WAFCON Triumph
- Super Falcons produced a remarkable second-half comeback to defeat host Atlas Lionesses 3-2 at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat on Saturday night, July 26
- Nigeria lifted their 10th Women's Africa Cup of Nations, with Justine Madugu emerging as the Coach of the Tournament
- Adamawa indigenes have called on Nigerian football fans to applaud the tactical superiority of the local coach
The Super Falcons of Nigeria are the champions of Africa's Women's football for the 10th time after beating hosts Atlas Lionesses of Morocco 3-2 at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat on Saturday, July 26.
Morocco led in the 12th minute after captain Ghizlane Chebbak picked up the ball following Halimatu Ayinde's miscalculation, beating Chiamaka Nnadozie.
In the 24th minute, Morocco doubled the lead after Sanaa Msoudy found the back of the net to compound the woes of the Super Falcons further.
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Nigeria sprang to life in the second half as Esther Okoronkow converted a penalty kick in the 64th minute after a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) review showed that Nouhaila Benzina handled Folashade Ijamilusi's cross in the penalty area.
Ten minutes later, the 10-time champions leveled up when Okoronkwo turned creator with a pull-back that Ijamilusi easily shot and scored.
Super Falcons would have their third in the 88th minute after a deep free kick found the outstretched toe of substitute Jennifer Echegini, who poked the ball home from close range, per ESPN.
Nigeria captain Rasheedat Ajibade was adjudged the Player of the Tournament, two-time CAF Best Women's Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie was awarded the goalkeeper of the tournament after conceding three goals, while Justine Madugu bagged the Coach of the Tournament, per CAF.
Our Adamawa brother made Nigeria proud - Ngbale
Adamawa indigene Kada Ngbale said Adamawa-born coach Justine Madugu has brought joy to the hearts of Nigerians following the historic win.
In a post on X, Ngbale said Madugu was able to use his tactical knowledge to blend an ageing team with younger players.
The Numan native stressed that the former Adamawa Queens gaffer would have been dragged by the nation if he had lost the final to Morocco. He said:
"A proud son of the Middle Belt from Numan, Adamawa State, Nigeria, has sealed his place in the pantheon of great Nigerians after winning a 10th title with the @NGSuper_Falcons."
Fans react
@Edwin05526876 said:
"Smart coach, always field his best players.
Awareness of the SuperSubs, aware of the dependable players such as Esther Okornkwo, Rasheedat Ajibade, Plumtree, etc."
@NKONO91 wrote:
"Madugu did excellently well. His ability to change tactics after the break was awesome. He read the match very well and later deployed the tactics that destroyed their host. Good job Madugu. Great success. Bravo the Super Falcons of Nigeria."
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Nigerians were waiting for Madugu to fail - Eseoghene
Nigerian journalist Edafe Matthew Eseoghene, some football pundits were awaiting the Super Falcons' failure during the WAFCON final.
"From every game from the start, there was always a Twitter Space to tear into coach Justin Madugu and his team.
They've won now and he is the coach of the tournament, zero defeat, remarkable tactical adjustment, and substitution with 2 goals down to win a final. No more Space?"
Nigerians blast Madugu
Legit.ng earlier reported that Nigerians are questioning the tactical ability of coach Justin Madugu despite the array of stars in the team.
Nigerians were reacting following the 0-0 draw against Botswana in their last group stage match in Casablanca.
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