Undefeated Super Falcons arrive in Lagos, Nigeria without Waldrum, set to be received by First Lady Tinubu.
After finishing in the second round of the FIFA Women's World Cup taking place in New Zealand and Australia, the Super Falcons of Nigeria have arrived in Lagos.
The Super Falcons landed in Lagos from Australia on Wednesday, August 10 at the Murtala Muhammed Airport.
The Super Falcons team was incomplete upon its arrival, as some other players left Australia for their respective bases.
Waldrum is not part of Super Falcons arrival in Nigeria
Super Falcons Head Coach Randy Waldrum, left the camp on Tuesday and flew back to his headquarters in the United States.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has not yet commented on whether to renew the American manager's contract, which ended after the World Cup.
The American team's coach had a financial disagreement with the NFF prior to the competition.
Waldrum has remained loyal, expressing his delight in the team's accomplishments and a burning desire to lead them to the next Olympic Games.
Despite the group including strong women's footballing nations such as Canada and Australia, the Super Falcons did not lose a single game during the competition's group stage for the first time.
On Monday, they lost to the European champions England in a penalty shootout, but their effort was praised all around the world.
First Lady Tinubu to host Super Falcons
After witnessing the FIFA Women's World Cup round of 16 match, First Lady of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu CON, together with the wives of Vice President Hajia Nana Shettima and Senate President Mrs. Ekaette Akpabio, praised the Super Falcons and expressed their pride in them.
Remi Tinubu charged the Super Falcons to win the World Cup but was satisfactory in her analysis after their exit.
In a video by Busola Kukoyi, Remi Tinubu assured that the team did Nigeria proud and would receive a warm welcome.