Super Falcons forward Esther Okoronkwo has completed a move to AFC Toronto, a club in Canada’s newly formed Northern Super League, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. The 27-year-old joins from Changchun Dazhong in the Chinese Women's Super League.
Expressing her excitement, Okoronkwo shared her thoughts on the club’s official website:
“I’m so thrilled to join AFC Toronto for the inaugural Northern Super League season and to have the opportunity to play in Canada. It’s really exciting to be part of something historic.
I’m looking forward to discovering the city, but most of all, I can’t wait to help AFC Toronto score goals and push the club to the top of the standings.”
A Key Signing for AFC Toronto
Sporting director Billy Wilson highlighted Okoronkwo’s importance to the squad:
“We are delighted to welcome a player of Esther’s quality to Toronto. She is someone we have tracked for some time, and we believe she has all the attributes to be a genuine difference-maker.
Most comfortable as a centre forward, Esther’s technical and physical qualities allow her to play in various attacking roles, as she has demonstrated on the biggest stages.
She is a fantastic addition to our roster, and I’m sure our supporters will relish watching her represent the city in this new chapter.”
Okoronkwo’s Career Journey
Okoronkwo began her professional career in France with AS Saint-Étienne before moving to UDG Tenerife in Spain’s Liga F.
She was part of Nigeria’s squad for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup and is also set to represent the country at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
Oluwayemi Omolagba