Justine Madugu

Justin Madugu
Personal information
Full name Justin Pwanidi Madugu
Date of birth (1964-01-19) 19 January 1964
Place of birth Nigeria
Managerial career
Years Team
–2021 Adamawa United
2021–2024 Nigeria (women, assistant)
2021–2023 Plateau United
2024–2026 Nigeria (women)
Medal record
Representing  Nigeria
Women's Africa Cup of Nations
First place2024 Morocco

Justin Pwanidi Madugu (born 19 January 1964) is a Nigerian football manager and official. He was recently the manager of the Nigeria women's team.

Managerial career

Madugu became part of the coaching staff of the Nigeria women's team from 2012 onwards. He also coached the Nigerian national mini-football team at least until 2018.[1]

He later coached Adamawa United[2] and returned to the Nigeria women's national team in November 2021.[3]

He was also listed as coach of Plateau United for the 2022–23 season. He participated with the team in the Confederation Cup and the Champions League.[4]

In June 2023, he was elected Financial Secretary of the Nigerian FA.[5]

In September 2024, Madugu was announced as the interim coach of the Nigeria women's national team.[6] Madugu's appointment later became permanent. In July 2025, Madugu led the team to win the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), beating hosts Morocco in a 3-2 comeback victory in the final.[7] On 7 August 2025, Madugu was nominated for the Ballon d'Or Women's Team Coach of the Year award.[8][9]

On 17 August 2026, Madugu was dismissed from his role as the head coach of the Super Falcons, following their quarter-final exit in the 2026 WAFCON.[10] As the tournament acted as a qualifier, it meant that the team had failed to qualify for the Women's World Cup for the first time in their history.[11]

Honours

Manager

International

References

  1. ↑ "Nigeria joins World Minifootball Federation, unveils players – The Regular News". 4 May 2018. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
  2. ↑ Tunde Williams (14 June 2021). "Coach Justine Madugu savors important win over River United". Latest Sports News In Nigeria. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
  3. ↑ admin (5 November 2021). "NEW SUPER FALCONS COACHES BRING NEW VISION TO TEAM". The Street Journal. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
  4. ↑ "Justine Pwanidi Madugu Trainer Plateau Utd: Titel, Karriere, Alter" (in German). Retrieved 5 August 2023.
  5. ↑ "Adamawa born Justin emerges Fin Sec of Nigeria Football coaches Association". TG NEWS. 23 June 2023. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
  6. ↑ "Eguavoen to continue in Eagles' role, as Madugu takes over Super Falcons – The NFF Official Website". Retrieved 19 August 2026.
  7. ↑ Obayiuwana, Osasu (29 July 2025). "How Nigeria completed 'Mission X' and won their 10th Wafcon crown". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 19 August 2026.
  8. ↑ Ubanagu, Makua (7 August 2025). "Super Falcons coach Madugu nominated for 2025 Ballon d'Or award". The Punch. Retrieved 7 August 2025.
  9. ↑ Nlebem, Anthony (7 August 2025). "Super Falcons' Nnadozie, Madugu nominated for 2025 Ballon d'Or awards". BusinessDay. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 7 August 2025.
  10. ↑ "Nigeria sack Madugu after WAFCON exit, World Cup miss". www.espn.com. Retrieved 17 August 2026.
  11. ↑ "Women's World Cup 2027: Nigeria miss out as South Africa and Ghana win Wafcon African play-offs". BBC Sport. 13 August 2026. Retrieved 19 August 2026.
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