Super Falcons forward Esther Okoronkwo has returned from injury and could make her comeback for AFC Toronto when they face Montreal Roses on Saturday, June 13, at York Lions Stadium.
Okoronkwo suffered a meniscus tear during her second appearance of the Northern Super League season against Halifax Tides FC. The Nigerian international was forced off in the 39th minute of the encounter, which ended in a goalless draw.
The 28-year-old recently confirmed her recovery via social media after spending several weeks on the sidelines. She missed five league matches and was also unavailable for Nigeria’s recent international friendly against Senegal’s Teranga Lionesses due to the injury.
“Back on my feet, mission enroute,” she wrote on Instagram with pictures of her in training.
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Her return comes as a major boost for Nigeria ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), scheduled to take place in Morocco in July. Okoronkwo played a key role for the Super Falcons at the last WAFCON, helping the nine-time African champions secure their historic 10th continental title.
At club level, she has also been a standout performer for AFC Toronto. The forward was instrumental in the club’s successful campaign that saw them claim the inaugural 2025 Northern Super League Supporters’ Shield. She also helped guide the team to the NSL Championship Final, where they suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat to Vancouver Rise FC.
With her return to full fitness, both AFC Toronto and the Super Falcons will be hoping Okoronkwo can quickly rediscover the form that has made her one of Nigeria’s most influential attacking players.
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