Post by Augustine Chiagozie (@pabloexchange)

28 July 2026

⚽ NFF and AFC Toronto Condemn Racist Abuse of Super Falcons' Okoronkwo

The Nigeria Football Federation and Canadian club AFC Toronto have issued strong statements condemning racist abuse directed at Super Falcons forward Esther Okoronkwo on social media.

The abuse followed reports of a theft at the Super Falcons' Marriott Hotel in Casablanca, where a suspect accused of stealing cash was subsequently arrested. The NFF released its statement on the eve of Nigeria's opening match at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, reaffirming its commitment to the safety, dignity and well-being of every member of the squad.

The federation's response underlines growing concern over the treatment of Nigerian players at the tournament, with both the NFF and Okoronkwo's club standing firmly behind the player.

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Obafemi EMILOLA, FIMC, CMC®: We really need to do better for ourselves as a world and I think people should be punished when found in such an act
We should see ourselves as one regardless of the colours or countries affiliated

Felix: Racism has no place in football or society. Players deserve respect, dignity, and support both on and off the pitch.