Super Falcons manager, Randy Waldrum has apologized for his media lambast statement at Thursday’s post-match conference at which he dropped an unsavoury comment about the Nigeria media.
His emotional reaction comes after the Nigeria national women's team lost to the Bayana Bayana of South Africa on Monday.
The title holder and dominant power Super Falcons defeat, comes with heavy criticism from the Nigeria media space, as questions began to trail around whether the American gaffer is apt to manage the national team to maintain it glory.
NFF Calls Waldrum to Order
The American gaffer had mentioned something about the the Nigeria media being ‘negative’ but the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) had immediately called him to order, saying the statement was uncomplimentary against an institution that is the most vibrant on the African continent, in terms of structure and performance.
Waldrum regret statement
“The comments are regrettable and I withdraw them in entirety. Actually, I will say the statement did not come out the way I intended. I hold the media everywhere, including Nigeria, in high regard and I only wish they could be a little more empathetic to us when we lose or draw matches.
“I know Nigerians love their football teams and want the teams to win all the time. They can still be supportive while criticizing us in a constructive way.
“The truth is that I am keen that nothing distracts the team at this point. I apologize for the way it has come out and the fact that I have hurt a critical sector of Nigeria society.”
The super Falcons will be looking for a win to book their place at the WAFCON quarter finals against Burundi