Casablanca, Morocco – Super Falcons striker Chioma Okafor has been ruled out of the rest of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations due to a hand injury, Newsclick Media has confirmed.
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The 20-year-old, who is yet to make her debut at the tournament, is expected to be sidelined for up to 12 days, effectively ending her chances of featuring in the remaining matches. Okafor, a standout at the University of Connecticut, was a surprise call-up to the Nigerian squad after opting to represent Nigeria over Malawi, her mother’s country.
The Super Falcons face Zambia in a crucial semi-final clash today at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca.
