Nigeria's women's coach considers World Cup boycott over frustrations with federation

Randy Waldrum detailed difficulties he’s had with the Super Falcons’ hierarchy, revealing disputes over match fees triggered a strike from training by players during last year’s African Cup of Nations.

BOYCOTT? Head coach Randy Waldrum of Nigeria. Pic: Ed Zurga/Getty Images

Nigeria, one of Ireland’s Women’s World Cup Group B rivals, are in full-scale crisis mode after manager Randy Waldrum admitted he may not travel with the squad this weekend.

With the countdown to their opening game against Canada on July 21 well underway, Nigeria’s American coach Waldrum has been embroiled in a war of words with the federation for what he perceives as a lack of support.