NFF and AFC Toronto denounce racist abuse of Okoronkwo
Super Falcons midfielder Esther Okoronkwo has faced racist abuse on social media after her money was stolen at the team hotel in Morocco. Both the Nigeria Football Federation and her Canadian club, AFC Toronto, have strongly condemned the attacks. The organisations reaffirmed their support for Okoronkwo and stressed that discrimination has no place in football. The incident has not distracted the Super Falcons from their ongoing campaign.
Match highlights
- Esther Okoronkwo was subjected to racist comments and monkey emojis online after her money was stolen at the team hotel in Morocco.
- Moroccan authorities arrested the hotel worker, recovered the stolen money, and sentenced the offender to six months’ imprisonment.
- The Nigeria Football Federation and AFC Toronto released statements condemning the abuse and supporting Okoronkwo.
- Both organisations emphasised that racism and discrimination are unacceptable in football and society.
- AFC Toronto and the NFF pledged to continue supporting Okoronkwo and promoting inclusion in football.
