Nigeria’s Super Falcons receive a boost ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) as midfielder Esther Okoronkwo returns from injury. According to reports from Nigerian outlets, Okoronkwo is back in action for her club, AFC Toronto, after being sidelined for about two months following a meniscus tear. The injury occurred during an AFC Toronto league match against Halifax, according to the accounts. The Daily Post reports that Okoronkwo makes her return by featuring for 25 minutes, marking an early step toward full match fitness. The Punch similarly notes that her injury return is timely in the context of Nigeria’s WAFCON preparations. Both outlets frame the development as significant for the Super Falcons’ squad planning and hopes for WAFCON, while also indicating that her progress will determine whether she is included in Nigeria’s final tournament squad. No additional details are provided across the sources regarding a specific national team selection timeline or the full extent of her fitness following her return.