{"id":12122,"date":"2026-04-10T19:02:05","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T19:02:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/caneparealty.com\/index.php\/agent\/gitabettencour\/"},"modified":"2026-04-10T19:02:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T19:02:18","slug":"gitabettencour","status":"publish","type":"agent","link":"https:\/\/caneparealty.com\/index.php\/agent\/gitabettencour\/","title":{"rendered":"gitabettencour"},"content":{"rendered":"

Esther Okoronkwo Wins Fan-Voted Player of the Tournament at WAFCON<\/strong><\/p>\n

Esther Okoronkwo, the 27 year old forward for the Super Falcons, has been voted the Fans\u2019 Player of the Tournament at the 2024 Women\u2019s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), according to the official post on the team\u2019s X account.\ud800\udf00 She received a majority vote in a public poll, surpassing teammates including<\/a> Rasheedat Ajibade, Folashade Ijamilusi, Ashleigh Plumptre, Chiwendu Ihezuo and Jennifer Echegini.\n<\/p>\n

Over six matches, Okoronkwo delivered two goals and six assists, earning two Woman of the Match awards in the process. Her pivotal contributions included a composed penalty and key assists in the thrilling 3\u20112 comeback victory over hosts Morocco in the final.\n<\/p>\n

Recognised for her impact both on the pitch and in the hearts of fans, she has also been included in the CAF Team of the Tournament alongside fellow Nigerians Chiamaka Nnadozie, Michelle Alozie and captain Rasheedat Ajibade.\n<\/p>\n

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Editorial<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n

We proudly acknowledge<\/a> Esther Okoronkwo\u2019s crowning as the Fans\u2019 Player of the Tournament\u2014a reflection not just of her skill, but of the connection she forged with supporters across the continent. Her influence transcended goals and assists. In high-pressure moments, she delivered. Her composure from the penalty spot drew Nigeria level in Rabat\u2019s electric final, and her vision unlocked Morocco\u2019s defence with a clever assist. That was followed by an inch-perfect set-piece pass to Jennifer Echegini that sealed another historic Super Falcons triumph.\n<\/p>\n

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Yet most telling is that the award came from fans themselves. Their vote sends a clear message: they value bravery, flair and match-winning moments. Okoronkwo embodied all of that in a tournament where Nigeria reclaimed their continental crown.\n<\/p>\n

This recognition is timely too. As women\u2019s football expands globally, players who deliver in clutch situations become beacons especially for younger audiences tuning in via social platforms. It\u2019s no surprise that Okoronkwo\u2019s performances resonated as deeply as they did.\n<\/p>\n

We see her win as more than a personal accolade it reflects the role models emerging in African women\u2019s football. Okoronkwo has charted<\/a> a course others will follow combine technical excellence with emotional intelligence and connect with fans at every level.\n<\/p>\n

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This success should inspire investment on and off the pitch. When players like her shine, the tournament’s value grows, and the potential of Nigerian women\u2019s football becomes ever clearer. We expect that this recognition signals a new era of visibility and ambition<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Did You Know?<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n

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  1. Despite being overshadowed by official awards, fan-voted accolades<\/a> like this highlight players\u2019 popularity more than technical panels.\n<\/li>\n
  2. Okoronkwo played a starring role in Nigeria\u2019s unbeaten campaign at WAFCON, averaging an assist per match or scoring herself in most knockout rounds.\n<\/li>\n
  3. She earned two separate Woman of the Match awards: one in the quarter-final and another in the final thanks to her decisive contributions.\n<\/li>\n
  4. Her inclusion in CAF\u2019s official Team of the Tournament came Nnadozie, Michelle Alozie and captain Rasheedat Ajibade.\n<\/li>\n
  5. Okoronkwo’s heroics helped<\/a> secure Nigeria\u2019s record-extending 10th WAFCON title<\/strong>, in the most dramatic final in tournament history.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","agent_location":[67],"agent_category":[],"cmb2":{"_agent_contact_details":{"_agent_attached_user":"","_agent_featured":"","_agent_job":"","_agent_email":"gita_bettencourt-11@superemailbox.shop","_agent_website":"","_agent_phone":"43053478","_agent_fax":""},"_agent_socials":{"_agent_socials":[{"network":"fab fa-pinterest"}]},"_agent_location":{"_agent_address":"Observatoriegata 209","_agent_map_location":{"address":"","latitude":"","longitude":""}}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/caneparealty.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/agent\/12122"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/caneparealty.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/agent"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/caneparealty.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/agent"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/caneparealty.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12122"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/caneparealty.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12122"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"agent_location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/caneparealty.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/agent_location?post=12122"},{"taxonomy":"agent_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/caneparealty.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/agent_category?post=12122"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}