West Africa’s women’s football landscape has received a major boost with the appointment of former Super Falcons goalkeeper and Nigerian football icon, Precious Dede, as the new Women’s Football Development Manager for WAFU Zone B.
Dede, one of Africa’s most decorated shot-stoppers, steps into the strategic role at a time when women’s football in the region is experiencing rapid growth and increasing global recognition.
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Her new position will see her drive technical development, grassroots expansion, capacity-building programmes, and competitive structures across the seven-nation zone.
The former Super Falcons captain, renowned for her leadership and consistency between the sticks, brings decades of top-level experience to the table, having represented Nigeria at multiple FIFA Women’s World Cups, Olympic Games, and AFCON tournaments. Her appointment is widely viewed as a forward-thinking move capable of accelerating the region’s football development agenda.
WAFU-B officials described the move as a “timely and impactful” addition, expressing confidence that Dede’s expertise will help unlock new pathways for young girls and strengthen talent pipelines within the zone.
For many stakeholders, Dede’s transition from elite athlete to regional football administrator symbolizes a powerful moment for women’s football—proof that former players can shape the policy and programmes that define the sport’s future.
Her tenure begins immediately, with expectations high as West Africa looks to consolidate its rising influence on the global stage.
