FC Robo Queens proprietor Emmanuel Osahon has backed the Nigeria Football Federation’s decision to hand Augustine Eguavoen temporary control of the Super Falcons, describing the appointment as a major call that could pay off in Nigeria’s push for a place at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
Eguavoen, who also serves as the NFF’s Technical Director, was appointed interim head coach last month and will take charge of the women’s national team for the first time in his coaching career. He will be assisted by Nasarawa Amazons coach Christopher Danjuma, former Super Falcons defender Ayisat Yusuf and goalkeeper trainer Olatunji Baruwa.
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For Osahon, Eguavoen’s extensive experience within Nigerian football makes him a credible option at an important moment for the Falcons.
“It is a major decision,” Osahon said, expressing confidence that the former Super Eagles coach has the experience and familiarity with Nigerian football required to handle the assignment.
Eguavoen has previously managed the Super Eagles on several occasions and famously guided Nigeria to a bronze medal at the 2006 Africa Cup of Nations. His latest assignment, however, presents a very different challenge as he attempts to steer the country through a demanding women’s Olympic qualification pathway.
His first squad suggests he is already prepared to combine established stars with emerging talent.
Captain Rasheedat Ajibade, Chiamaka Nnadozie, Asisat Oshoala, Michelle Alozie, Jennifer Echegini and Uchenna Kanu are among the 28 invited players, while Ashleigh Plumptre returns after missing the 2026 WAFCON through injury. Youngsters including Favour Nkwocha, Shakirat Moshood, Janet Akekoromowei and Oluwakemi Adegbuyi have also been included.
Osahon, however, believes experience alone will not be enough.
The FC Robo Queens chief has stressed that the NFF must provide Eguavoen and his technical crew with the necessary support, particularly with qualification decided through knockout ties where there is little room to recover from mistakes.
Nigeria begin against Comoros on October 9, with the return fixture scheduled for October 13. Significantly, both legs will take place at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, because Comoros do not have a CAF-approved venue for international matches.
The Super Falcons received a bye into the second round as one of the competition’s three highest-ranked nations, while Comoros reached this stage after an extraordinary 30-0 aggregate victory over Sudan.
The wider road is considerably tougher. Nigeria must negotiate four rounds of two-legged knockout football to claim one of only two African tickets to Los Angeles 2028. Victory over Comoros would set up a third-round meeting with either Morocco or DR Congo.
That is why Osahon regards the coaching decision as particularly significant.
Eguavoen has been trusted with beginning another Super Falcons journey towards the Olympics — and Osahon believes he has the experience to deliver, provided the NFF gives him the tools and support to do the job.
