Super Falcons players report cash theft from Casablanca hotel rooms ahead of WAFCON

Several Super Falcons players reported cash missing from their hotel rooms at the Marriott Hotel in Casablanca, Morocco, earlier today. Esther Okoronkwo said she lost $700, Rasheedat Ajibade $200, Osinachi Ohale $100, Joy Omewa $120, and Halimatu Ayinde $100, totalling $1,220 (about ₦1.7 million). The Nigeria Football Federation has not yet issued an official statement or confirmed whether an investigation is underway. The team is in Casablanca for final preparations ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, where defending champions Nigeria will open their Group C campaign against Malawi in Rabat, with Zambia and Egypt also in the group.

The incident raises concerns about security for athletes during international tournaments. Players are advised to use hotel safes or keep valuables on their person, while officials may need to coordinate with hotel management and local authorities to investigate the theft and prevent further incidents.

What steps should the NFF and team officials take to safeguard players’ belongings and ensure such thefts do not disrupt the team’s preparation for WAFCON?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/25/wafcon-money-disappears-from-super-falcons-hotel-rooms-in-morocco/