Esther’s bio
Birth Date: March 27, 1997
Birth Place: Nigeria
Playing Position: player.forward
Signing Date: February 24, 2025
Okoronkwo started her professional career in France with AS Saint-Étienne, before moving to the Canary Islands and playing for UDG Tenerife in Spain’s Liga F. The talented forward also brings
valuable international experience to AFC Toronto after featuring on the biggest stages, including the FIFA Women’s World Cup and Olympics.
Most comfortable as a centre forward, Esther’s technical and physical qualities allow her to occupy various positions which she demonstrated on the highest stages.
Alongside her club career in Europe, Okoronkwo has impressed for the Nigerian Women’s National Team following her debut in 2021. The left-footed forward scored her first international goal to earn a crucial 1-0 away victory against Ivory Coast and help the Super Falcons qualify for the 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Such influence on the international stage didn’t stop there, either.
At the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Okoronkwo helped reach the Round of 16. She notably entered off the bench twice in the group stage, helping Nigeria hold Canada to a 0-0 draw and beat Australia 3-2. Additionally, she was selected to play at the 2024 Paris Olympics where Nigeria faced Brazil, Spain and Japan in the group stage.
