Nigerian women’s coach Bolu Fagborun is set to travel to Australia to scout for Nigerian heritage players ahead of the 2025 World Series for a place in the 2026 World Cup Sports247 reports.
Nigeria defeated Kenya in a two-Test series last September to qualify for 2025 World Series, which will decide the final women’s team at the 2026 World Cup to be staged in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
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Other nations at the world series are Canada (Americas), Fiji (Pacific) and Ireland (Europe).
In order to increase Nigeria’s World Cup qualification chances Bolu Fagborun is looking at fortifying his team with some Australian-based, Nigerian heritage players to the squad.
Coach Bolu speaks about his mission to Australia.
“I am hoping to find some Nigerian heritage players who will help us at the World Series and by me coming to Australia that will hopefully give the women a level of confidence to commit to playing for Nigeria,” said Fagborun, who played Super League for Huddersfield Giants.
“I am hoping that visiting Australia will improve my coaching, as well, and I am hoping to spend a bit of time with some of the NRLW teams and coaches. It will be good to see what is happening with the development and the training at that level.
He spoke further on the need for Nigeria to make it to the World stage and its attendants advantages .
“I also want to lift the profile of rugby league in Nigeria because most people in Australia probably don’t realise that Nigeria has a women’s rugby league team.”
“I think one of the positives of the World Series is that it will give our women a chance to be in the public eye,” he said.
“I think that playing on the international stage will help them get recognised and create opportunities in Australia.” Bolu Fagborun concluded.
