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Esther Okoronkwo Returns to Training in Major Boost for Super Falcons Ahead of WAFCON 2026

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Esther Okoronkwo Returns to Training in Major Boost for Super Falcons Ahead of WAFCON 2026

Nigeria’s preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) have received a significant lift with the return of forward Esther Okoronkwo to training following her recovery from injury.

The talented left-footed attacker had been sidelined in recent weeks and was unavailable for the Super Falcons’ international friendly double-header against Senegal as she continued her rehabilitation.

However, Okoronkwo has now confirmed that she is back to full fitness and ready to resume action ahead of the continental tournament in Morocco.

The forward shared the encouraging update with fans through her social media account, posting:

“Back on my feet. Mission en route 👊🏾”

Her return will be welcomed by the Super Falcons’ technical crew as preparations intensify for the competition, where Nigeria will be aiming to reclaim the African title.

Okoronkwo has become an important figure in the national team setup thanks to her creativity, versatility, and eye for goal. Her ability to operate across the frontline provides valuable options for the coaching staff as they fine-tune their squad ahead of the tournament.

The Super Falcons recently concluded a successful round of friendly matches against Senegal, and the addition of a fully fit Okoronkwo further strengthens a squad already packed with experience and attacking quality.

With WAFCON 2026 fast approaching, Nigeria will be hoping that the return of key players such as Okoronkwo can boost their chances of mounting a successful challenge for continental glory in Morocco.

The forward’s recovery comes at an ideal time as the Super Falcons continue to build momentum in their quest to add another African title to their illustrious history.

Samuel Ahmadu

Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.

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