A former national team coach has been given a new role. Augustine Eguavoen will now lead the senior women's national team. He has experience managing at the highest level of international football. Eguavoen's previous achievements include a bronze medal finish at a major tournament in Egypt.

He will be assisted by Christopher Danjuma. The new role is on an interim basis ahead of a major qualifying campaign. Further details about the appointment are available from the Nigeria Football Federation.

The team is set to play against Comoros in October. Eguavoen's experience will likely be valuable in this upcoming match.