NFF and AFC Toronto Condemn Racism Against Okoronkwo

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and Canadian club AFC Toronto condemned the racist abuse directed at Super Falcons midfielder Esther Okoronkwo on social media. This abuse followed an incident during the Super Falcons' stay in Morocco for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, where a hotel worker stole cash from Okoronkwo.

Moroccan authorities arrested the suspect, recovered the stolen money, and sentenced the offender to six months’ imprisonment. Despite this swift action, Okoronkwo faced racist comments online, including monkey emojis.

The NFF released a statement condemning the abuse, asserting that racism and discrimination have no place in football or society, and emphasized that the online attacks were unjustified since the thief had been apprehended and punished. The NFF reaffirmed its commitment to the welfare of the Super Falcons, stating that the incident would not distract the team from their upcoming match against Malawi.

AFC Toronto also expressed its support for Okoronkwo, emphasizing that football should be a safe and inclusive environment.