Okoronkwo Returns to Training After Injury Setback, Boosting Super Falcons’ WAFCON Hopes

Super Falcons forward Esther Okoronkwo has returned to training after overcoming a frustrating injury lay-off, providing a significant boost for both AFC Toronto and Nigeria ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
The 29-year-old forward had been sidelined since sustaining a meniscus tear and hamstring injury during AFC Toronto’s league match against Halifax last month. Okoronkwo was forced off in the 39th minute of the encounter, which ended in a goalless draw.
The injury ruled her out of five consecutive league matches for the Canadian club and also saw her miss Nigeria’s recent two-legged international fixture against Senegal.
Okoronkwo confirmed her return to f...