In a significant milestone for his coaching career, former Super Eagles striker Daniel Amokachi has successfully completed the CAF A coaching licence course in Morocco. He proudly announced this achievement on his Facebook page, expressing gratitude towards the Moroccan Football Federation for the opportunity to participate in this esteemed program. Amokachi, affectionately known as 'The Bull', has previously held coaching positions both within Nigeria and internationally, including a stint as an assistant coach for the Super Eagles. His recent qualification further enhances his coaching credentials as he transitions from his illustrious playing days into a promising coaching career.
The CAF A License represents one of the highest levels of coaching qualifications available through the Confederation of African Football's (CAF) education program. Amokachi's accomplishment is particularly noteworthy, considering his status as one of Nigeria's most celebrated strikers during his playing years, where he made significant contributions to the Super Eagles.
In parallel developments within Nigerian football, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is actively working to finalize the appointment of a new head coach for the Super Falcons ahead of their crucial 2028 Olympic qualifiers. The interim leadership, under Emmanuel Ikpeme, has placed Thomas Dennerby as the leading candidate for the role. Dennerby previously managed the Super Falcons from January 2018 until September 2019, during which he led the team to victory in the 2018 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) and achieved a historic round of 16 finish at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France. Other candidates being considered include former Falcons coach Florence Omagbemi and various Nigerian coaches, as the NFF aims to make a decisive appointment before the team faces Comoros in October.
This coaching search comes on the heels of a disappointing performance by the Super Falcons, who were unable to defend their WAFCON title in Morocco and consequently missed out on qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Following these setbacks, the NFF decided to part ways with Justine Madugu and his technical crew, despite Madugu leading Nigeria to their record-extending 10th WAFCON title in 2025. National Sports Commission Director-General Bukola Olopade has confirmed that the new technical team will be in place before the upcoming Olympic qualifiers.
As reported by naijanews.com.
