Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has rewarded Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu with N50m, and a three-bedroom bungalow, reports Completesports.com.
Madugu guided the Super Falcons to win the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
The Super Falcons rallied from two goals down to beat Atlas Lionesses of Morocco 3-2 in the final of the competition on Sunday.
Madugu, who hails from Numan LGA in Adamawa State was hosted by Fintiri at the Government House, Yola on Friday.
Proud Moment For Adamawa State
Fintiri praised Madugu for bringing honour to the state, and also for his technical brilliance.
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“It is a proud moment for us in Adamawa that one of our own has led Nigeria to victory on the continental stage,” Fintiri said at the reception.
“His technical intelligence and focus have brought honor not just to Nigeria but to Adamawa State as well.”
Challenge To Do More For Nigeria
Madugu thanked the governor and people of Adamawa State for the warm reception accorded him.
“I’m overwhelmed by what is happening today. I thank God and the government of Adamawa State for this recognition,” he said.
“When I took up this role, I saw it as a challenge to prove that northerners, too, can lead at the highest levels. It was a personal mission to leave a legacy that will inspire respect for our state.”
By Adeboye Amosu
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I did criticize this coach in the early days, but I’ve got to hand this to him: he stuck to quality line-ups every time. Never sentimental in his picks, unlike a certain immediate past U20 coach of the men’s team, whom Gusau had unfortunately graduated to the U23 to continue his sentimental selections.
If this were Ladan Bosso, oh you won’t recognize the Super Falcons again. He will apply quota system first, and merit second, and hopes he still succeeds.