The Norway national football team has recently appointed Gemma Grainger as the new head coach for the women's national team. Grainger comes from the position of head coach for Wales' women's national team and has over 10 years of experience with the English Football Association. The appointment was made after the NFF's recruitment group, led by President Lise Klaveness, assessed various candidates both nationally and internationally. This is the first time the NFF has hired a female national team coach who is not from Scandinavia.

Grainger has been the national team manager of Wales since 2021 and has previously held various roles within the English Football Association, including assistant coach for the senior national team at the European Championship in 2017. She has an impressive track record with over 90 matches as a coach, and her experience from high-performing environments in international football is significant.

President Lise Klaveness expressed great confidence in Grainger and her ambitions for the Norwegian team. Grainger is set to start in her new role as early as January 15, provided all formal matters are in place. Her contract lasts until December 31, 2026, with an option for renewal if the team qualifies for the World Cup in 2027.

As part of the agreement, Grainger will be present at Ullevaal Stadium to contribute to the professional environment of the NFF, and she will also attend important gatherings and events, as well as top league matches. She is looking forward to preparing the team for crucial matches against Croatia in the Nations League playoffs at the end of February.

Grainger expressed her excitement about taking on the role of head coach for Norway and leading a team full of talent and potential. She aims to secure the team's place in Nations League A and to reaffirm Norway's position as a competitive force in major tournaments while embracing Norwegian values.