Esther Okoronkwo has quickly become one of Nigeria’s most exciting attacking stars—and her brilliance at WAFCON 2024 sealed her place in Super Falcons history.
From her calm penalty in the final to a staggering eight-goal contribution in the tournament, Esther not only delivered when it mattered most but also proved she could possibly be the heartbeat of Nigeria’s attack, Footballrover reports.
From Richmond to Rabat: Esther Okoronkwo’s Journey to WAFCON 2024 Glory
Born in Abia State, Nigeria, Okoronkwo moved to the U.S. at a very young age. She was raised in Richmond, Texas, where she attended John and Randolph Foster High School.
Her football journey began at Northeast Texas Community College before blossoming into a pro career.
Now playing for AFC Toronto in the newly launched Northern Super League, Okoronkwo continues to shine.
On May 1, 2025, she scored a memorable brace in Toronto’s historic 2–1 win over Calgary Wild FC—the club’s first-ever league victory.
Okoronkwo made her senior debut for the Super Falcons on June 10, 2022, in a friendly against Jamaica.
Just a year later, she scored her first international goal—a match-winner against Ivory Coast in the WAFCON Qualifiers.
In her last four matches for AFC Toronto, Okoronkwo has recorded 1 goal and 3 assists, all in the month of June, showing consistency at both the club and national levels.
WAFCON 2024: Okoronkwo Delivers When It Matters Most
In the 2024 WAFCON final, Nigeria found themselves on the edge of losing out on their Mission X.
But when the pressure was at its peak, Esther Okoronkwo stepped up and converted a crucial penalty to launch the Super Falcons’ unforgettable comeback against Morocco.
Her performance across the tournament was nothing short of elite:
6 Assists and 2 Goals
– Assist vs. Tunisia
– 1 Goal, 2 Assists vs. Zambia
– Assist vs. South Africa
– 1 Goal, 2 Assists vs. Morocco
It was a complete attacking masterclass.
After the final whistle, she told reporters,
— “I feel happy. I feel fulfilled. And I’m pretty sure every Nigerian feels the same way.”
She added that:
— “It was like all or nothing, and we already knew that. We came together as a team and said, ‘We have to go for this,’ and we did.”
— “We had the spirit. We knew what we wanted. And we got it.”
Esther’s name may remind fans of Isaac Okoronkwo, but the two are not related—though her performances have earned her a name of her own.
With exciting pace, vision, and nerves of steel, Esther Okoronkwo was a major reason for Nigeria’s unbeaten run at WAFCON 2024.
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