According to the NFF, the six-member panel will examine what the federation described as the “unwholesome poor run” of Nigeria’s national teams, with particular focus on the Super Falcons’ disappointing campaign at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
Nigeria’s hopes of securing a place at the World Cup in Brazil were ended after the team exited the tournament at the quarter-final stage before suffering a 2-1 defeat to South Africa in the playoff for a place in the Inter-Confederation Playoffs.
The result marked a significant setback for a side widely regarded as the most successful team in African women’s football. Nigeria have won a record 10 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations titles and were the defending continental champions.
The NFF said the failure to qualify for the World Cup was a major disappointment for a team long considered the dominant force in African women’s football.
Former NFF General Secretary Ambassador Fanny Amun has been appointed to Chairperson the committee.
Other members include former Nigeria Under-20 coach Ladan Bosso, former Super Falcons captain Desire Oparanozie, former Super Eagles captain Mutiu Adepoju and former FIFA referee Dr Alex Mana.
Mohammed Nasir Sa’idu, Chairperson of the Sokoto State Football Association, will serve as secretary of the committee.
The panel has been tasked with reviewing the circumstances that contributed to Nigeria’s decline during the qualification campaign and identifying areas requiring urgent intervention.
The investigation is expected to assess both technical and administrative factors before presenting recommendations to the NFF leadership.
The outcome could influence future decisions regarding the management and direction of Nigeria’s women’s national team programme as the federation seeks to rebuild ahead of upcoming continental and international competitions.
Nigeria’s absence from the 2027 World Cup will be a major blow to African football, given the Super Falcons’ status as one of the continent’s most recognised teams and a regular presence on the global stage.
The NFF hopes the committee’s findings will help determine the causes of the disappointing campaign and provide a roadmap for restoring the Super Falcons to winning ways.
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