Esther Okoronkwo makes impactful return as AFC Toronto edge Montréal

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

AFC Toronto became the first team in the National Soccer League (NSL) to reach 10 wins this season, following a hard-fought 2-1 away victory over Montréal — with Esther Okoronkwo playing a decisive role on her return to club action.

The Nigeria international, fresh from helping the Super Falcons clinch their record-extending 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title in Morocco, provided the match-winning assist in the second half.

She featured for 64 minutes before being substituted.

Okoronkwo was instrumental in Nigeria’s WAFCON triumph, registering two assists and one goal in the final against hosts Morocco, delivering the creative spark that guided the Falcons to glory.

The former AS Saint-Étienne forward has now tallied four goals and four assists for AFC Toronto this season, continuing to prove her value as both a scorer and provider.

Oluwaseun Oyediji

Oluwaseun Babatunde Oyediji is a multi-media sports journalist with over 10 years experience in Information Communication Technology (ICT), women's football, and beach soccer reportage.The prolific writer is the Media Assistant to Nigeria Beach Soccer League and Africa Beach Soccer Union as well as contributor on Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) website.He has covered multiple national and international football tournaments including Championship of African Nations (CHAN 2020), CAF Women's Champions League (2023), and Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023).Since 2021, Oyediji has covered the NWFL Premiership especially the season ending Super Six Playoffs.A member of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ogun state chapter is also the image maker of the Remo Sports Development Council under the leadership of Chief Falilat Ogunkoya and David Osuolale.

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