WAFCON 2026: NFF Condemn Racist Abuse of Esther Okoronkwo After Morocco Hotel Theft

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has condemned racist abuse directed at Super Falcons forward Esther Okoronkwo following the recent hotel theft incident involving the Nigerian team in Morocco.

The federation stressed that discrimination has no place in football or society, while noting that Moroccan authorities had already taken action over the theft.

In a statement released by the federation on their official channel, "The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) strongly condemns the unacceptable racist abuse directed at Super Falcons forward Esther Okoronkwo on social media following recent incidents at the team's hotel in Morocco. Discrimination in any form has no place in football or society."

The NFF also confirmed that the person responsible for the theft was arrested, forced to return the stolen money in full and sentenced to six months in prison.

The federation criticised the racist comments and emojis aimed at the 29-year-old forward, insisting that the abuse was completely unjustified given that the case had already been resolved by the Moroccan authorities.

"The racist abuse and emojis directed at our player make absolutely no sense, especially as the individual responsible for the theft was apprehended, made to return the stolen cash in full, and sentenced to six months in prison."