File: The super falcons preparing for the match
The Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed that the suspect arrested over the theft of cash belonging to members of the Super Falcons during their stay in Casablanca, Morocco has been sentenced to six months in prison, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
The incident occurred at the team’s hotel in Casablanca on the final day of their training camp before they departed for Rabat ahead of their opening Group C match at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
Super Falcons midfielder Esther Okoronkwo had disclosed on social media that she, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, defender Michelle Alozie and captain Rasheedat Ajibade were among the players whose money was stolen from their hotel rooms.
According to Okoronkwo, more than $1,000 was taken during the incident. She also criticised the hotel management for what she described as its poor handling of the matter after the players reported the theft.
