Ismaila Mabo, the former coach of Nigeria’s women’s national team, Super Falcons, has died. According to the Leadership Newspaper, Mabo’s brother, Mansir Salihu Nakande, confirmed the news on Monday morning.
“The death of our elder brother, Ismaila Mabo, has occurred early this Monday, after a long illness,” the Leadership said.
He said the funeral prayers will be held on Monday. Mabo’s last coach died at the age of 80.
Mabo’s contribution to Nigerians as a player and coach is immense.
He is credited with opening the door to the national team for many schoolboys, including Tony Igwe, Peter Anieke, Sam Garba Okoye, and Eyo Essien.
Also, on top of his list of achievements, Mabo led Nigeria’s women’s team, the Super Falcons, to their best ever match at the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup, where they reached the quarter-finals.
He also led Nigeria to the 2000 Summer Olympics and the 2004 Summer Olympics.
He is a renowned coach who knows the game well, and his work with the Super Falcons has helped the team achieve many successes.
His coaching style focuses on developing young talent and instilling discipline, which helps players reach their maximum potential on the field.
As expected, the award goes to the veteran coach. Metu Mabo is the second death of a renowned coach in the Nigerian women’s football space this year.
PREMIUM TIMES also reported the death of former Falconets coach, Dan Evumena, in January. Like Mabo, a close friend of the late Evumena said she died after an unknown illness.
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