Former Super Falcons of Nigeria Coach, Alhaji Ismaila Mabo, has passed away in the early hours of Monday, March 13th, 2023.
This news has sent shock waves throughout the Nigerian football community, with many expressing their condolences and sharing memories of his time as a coach.
Ismaila Mabo was a prominent figure in Nigerian football, having coached the Super Falcons to their first Africa Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) title in 1998.
Mabo’s contributions to Nigerian football did not go unnoticed.
The Soccerhub expressed its condolences to the family of the late coach, describing him as “a true footballing legend who played a key role in the development of women’s football in Nigeria.”
Former players of the Super Falcons, including Mercy Akide, Florence Omagbemi, and Ann Chiejine, are expected paid tribute to Mabo, describing him as a coach who had a great impact on their careers and was instrumental in their success.
The news of Ismaila Mabo’s passing has come as a shock to many in the Nigerian football community, who will remember him for his contributions to the sport in the country. His legacy will live on, and he will always be remembered as a true footballing legend.
