Randy Waldrum led the Super Falcons to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, helping the team reach the knockout stages while remaining undefeated. p>
Super Falcons coach Randy Marlon Waldrum has played down talk of Nigeria’s success at the Olympics after their impressive performance at the World Cup, reported Soccernet.ng .
Waldrum, 67, will be a member of Nigeria’s women’s soccer team for the first time since last year’s World Cup.
The Nigerian team takes another step towards qualifying for the Paris 2024 Olympics as they take on Cameroon’s indomitable Lionesses in a two-legged war.
In an interview posted on the Super Falcons’ official social media page, the American coach said that the dreams of glory at the Paris Olympics are on the decline as the Nigerian women’s team has not participated since then. He said that he was disrespecting. She has been competing in the tournament for 15 years.
“My goal is to qualify for the Olympics. Only after reaching the Olympics can I look to the future, so qualifying becomes my first goal.” Nobody I know. “We’ve got some difficult games ahead.” Our team wasn’t like that against Cameroon, so we’re going to focus on these two games,” the former Houston Dash coach said.
When asked how much he knows about Nigeria’s opponents and if his team is well prepared, Waldrum praised the chemistry of the Super Falcons team.
“They will seek revenge. Both countries know each other very well, have a lot of talent, and are very dangerous countries, but I believe in our team and our team. I really like the chemistry. We got all the players back. “So if we can perform like we did at the World Cup, we have a good chance,” the 67-year-old added.
In addition to fan favorite Waldrum, Ashley Plumputre will also be returning to the Nigeria squad for the first time since last year’s World Cup appearance.
This important return match will be held on February 23rd and 26th and will be the penultimate hurdle to earn a coveted spot in Paris 2024.
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