Justine Madugu

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Justin Madugu
Personal information
Full name Justin Pwanidi Madugu
Date of birth (1964-01-19) 19 January 1964 (age 61)
Place of birth Nigeria
Managerial career
YearsTeam
–2021 Adamawa United
2021–2024 Nigeria (women, assistant)
2021–2023 Plateau United
2024– Nigeria (women)
Medal record
Representing Flag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria
Women's Africa Cup of Nations
Gold medal icon.svg 2024 Morocco

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

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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]

On 7 August 2025, Madugu was nominated for the Ballon d'Or Women's Team Coach of the Year award. [6] [7]

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. Ubanagu, Makua (7 August 2025). "Super Falcons coach Madugu nominated for 2025 Ballon d'Or award". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 7 August 2025.
  7. Nlebem, Anthony (7 August 2025). "Super Falcons' Nnadozie, Madugu nominated for 2025 Ballon d'Or awards". Businessday NG. Retrieved 7 August 2025.