The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has strongly condemned the racist abuse targeted at Super Falcons forward Esther Okoronkwo on social media, describing the attacks as unacceptable and insisting that discrimination has no place in football or society.
The federation issued a strongly worded statement on the eve of Nigeria’s opening match at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, reaffirming its commitment to the safety, dignity and well-being of every member of the Super Falcons squad.
According to the NFF, the online abuse followed recent incidents at the team’s hotel in Morocco, where racist comments and emojis were directed at the Nigerian international.
The federation stressed that the attacks were particularly unjustifiable because the authorities had already apprehended the individual responsible for the theft, compelled him to return the stolen cash in full, and sentenced him to six months’ imprisonment.
NFF’s post (Credit: NG_SuperFalcons on X)
