Although he described his four-year spell with the Super Falcons as enjoyable, the former Nigerian women's head coach expressed disappointment at salary delays Former Super Falcons coach Randy Waldrum has opened up about his turbulent four-year spell with Nigeria's women’s national team, revealing the financial strain he endured under the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). In a heartfelt interview, the American tactician disclosed he went unpaid for 14 months during his time in charge, admitting he would have lost his home in the United States if not for his parallel job with the University of Pittsburgh. Waldrum laments NFF’s poor financial handling Appointed in October 2020, Waldrum guided Nigeria to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup and helped the team qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics. However, behind the scenes, he was enduring a financial nightmare. “There were times that I wasn't paid for fourteen months,” he said, adding, “If I wasn't working at Pittsburgh, I would've lost my home here.” His decision to hold onto a dual role was met with scrutiny at the time, but now appears vindicated. Waldrum’s concerns about late payments were rooted in the NFF’s track record with previous coaches. “In the US, you miss a house payment and you’re in serious trouble,” he explained. Despite the instability, he remained committed to Nigeria’s ambitions, giving his “time and energy” fully to the Falcons while also attracting foreign-born talent to strengthen the squad. ‘I never downplayed Nigeria’ — Waldrum defends dual role and commitment Amid criticism that his role with Pittsburgh took precedence, Waldrum passionately refuted those claims, saying, “I never downplayed Nigeria. “They were never second to Pittsburgh in the four years that I was there. I fully committed my time and energy to helping the team qualify for the World Cup and the Olympics.” He insisted he would have relinquished his American coaching role had the NFF guaranteed timely payments and benefits. The 68-year-old stepped down in 2024 to care for his wife after her heart surgery, but maintains pride in his work with the Super Falcons.