Randy Waldrum led Nigeria’s Super Falcons to the Round of 16 of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, where they were eliminated by England.
Super Falcons head coach, Randy Waldrum, has assured Nigerians that the Nigeria women’s soccer team will beat Cameroon, Soccernet.ng reported.
Waldrum, 67, has been leading the Super Falcons since 2020 and has a great relationship with the team, and his results on the field speak for themselves.
Ahead of the Nigeria vs. Cameroon match, the American tactician assured fans of a win against the Indomitable Lionesses on Friday, the team’s penultimate Olympic qualifying match.
“I think we have the players. You can hire any manager, but without the players we can’t do anything. I think we have the players. We can achieve these results in a short period of time. It’s important to achieve. I believe in the coaching staff and the players,” the former Houston Dash coach exclusively toldSoccernet.ng.
The coach also suggested that the team’s performance at the World Cup was a big part of the team’s good form and that he would like to see that continue.
“I think the players are very energetic after the World Cup and we respect Cameroon. We know both games will be great games, but we are not ready. “I think so,” he added.
When asked how long he has been with the Super Falcons, the coach said he is comfortable with the team now and is grateful for the opportunity to lead the team in the right direction.
“I feel very comfortable with the Super Falcons. It’s been a long journey with many ups and downs. Any coach will tell you that you need to spend time with your team, and just like with the men’s team. , they were proud of us and congratulated them. So you know it takes time for things to move in the right direction. I think we’re on the right path and I’m happy with the current situation,” the manager concluded.
A win over Cameroon is all that stands between the Super Falcons and qualifying for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Both teams will face each other in Douala on Friday.
