Super Falcons midfielder Esther Okoronkwo has issued a defiant response after becoming the target of racist abuse on social media in the wake of her revelations about the theft incident that affected several Nigerian players ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
The Nigerian international came under attack after publicly speaking about the alleged theft of cash from members of the Super Falcons squad while they were staying at the Marriott Hotel in Casablanca before relocating to Rabat for the tournament.
Despite the online abuse, Okoronkwo insisted neither she nor her teammates would be distracted from their mission of winning a record-extending 11th WAFCON title.
Taking to her Instagram Story on Sunday, the AFC Toronto midfielder delivered a message of resilience and unity.
“Hate cannot drive out hate. Only love can do that. We move forward with pride, unity and determination. See you on the pitch,” she wrote.
