Super Falcons coach Justine Madugu earns prestigious Ballon d’Or nomination

Justine Madugu has been nominated for the 2025 Ballon d’Or Women’s Team Coach of the Year, spotlighting his stellar leadership of Nigeria’s Super Falcons

Justine Madugu, head coach of Nigeria’s Super Falcons, has been nominated for the 2025 Ballon d’Or Women’s Team Coach of the Year Trophy a powerful testament to his outstanding leadership and tactical brilliance.

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Announced on Thursday, the nomination places Madugu in the company of the world’s top women’s football coaches, following an impressive season that saw Nigeria clinch the Women’s African Cup of Nations under his watch.

The award celebrates exceptional coaching performance, motivation, and strategic excellence at the international level.

For Justine Madugu, it reflects not only personal achievement but national pride, as Nigerian football continues to rise on the global stage.

His recognition reaffirms Nigeria’s growing dominance in African women’s football and signals international respect for the Super Falcons’ sustained excellence.