I’m Enjoying Super Falcons Role – Eguavoen …Explains Difference Between Coaching Men, Women

 ABEOKUTA -Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Augustine Eguavoen, has expressed delight with his experience coaching the Super Falcons, admitting that working with women presents a different challenge from coaching men.

Eguavoen, who recently guided the Falcons past Comoros in the 2028 Olympic qualifiers in Ikenne, Ogun State, says patience, understanding and the right approach are essential to managing female players.

The former Super Eagles coach explained that while the environment is different from what he is accustomed to, he has enjoyed the experience so far, having spent about six or seven days working with the team.

“Coaching a different gender can be a little tricky, but I believe the key is patience and understanding how people feel, especially women. As a man, I think it is important to treat them with the same respect and consideration you would give your wife, daughters or children,” Eguavoen said.

He added that he had been seeking advice from men with experience working with women, noting that their contributions had helped him understand the demands of his new assignment.

“I have also been consulting men who have experience working with women, and their advice has been a tremendous help,” he said.

Eguavoen also drew inspiration from French coach Hervé Renard, whose career has spanned both men’s and women’s football.

Renard won the Africa Cup of Nations with Zambia in 2012 and Côte d’Ivoire in 2015 before taking charge of the French women’s national team. He subsequently returned to men’s football with Saudi Arabia.

According to Eguavoen, Renard’s career demonstrates that coaches can successfully adapt to different teams and environments, regardless of gender.

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