Several Super Falcons players have reportedly raised concerns after discovering cash missing from their rooms at the team’s hotel in Casablanca, Morocco, just days before the start of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), Sportblits.com reports.
The Nigerian delegation is currently based at the Casablanca Marriott Hotel, where the team is putting the finishing touches to preparations for the continental tournament under head coach Justine Madugu.
According to reports, a number of players noticed that money had allegedly been taken from their wallets while they were away from their hotel rooms.
As of the time of writing, neither the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) nor the hotel has released an official statement confirming the incident or announcing the outcome of any investigation.
Several players reportedly affected
Reports indicate that multiple members of the Super Falcons squad were affected by the alleged theft.
Among the players said to have reported missing cash are:
- Esther Okoronkwo – $700
- Rasheedat Ajibade – $200
- Joy Omewa – $120
- Osinachi Ohale – $100
- Halimatu Ayinde – $100
The total amount reportedly missing is $1,220, according to multiple reports.
The circumstances surrounding the alleged disappearance of the money have not yet been officially established, and there has been no confirmation regarding how or when the cash went missing.
No official response yet
At the time of publication, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has not issued an official statement addressing the reports.
Similarly, there has been no public confirmation that an internal investigation or police inquiry has been launched.
Given the seriousness of the allegations, further clarification is expected from the relevant authorities in the coming days.
Until then, the reported incident remains under investigation, and the full circumstances have yet to be established.
Focus remains on WAFCON preparations
Despite the reported incident, the Super Falcons remain focused on preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, where Nigeria will be aiming to extend its record as Africa’s most successful women’s national team.
Head coach Justine Madugu now has his full squad available after the arrival of overseas-based players in Morocco.
The team recently concluded its preparations with a 2-1 victory over Tanzania in a closed-door friendly, a result that provided confidence ahead of the tournament.
Training sessions have continued in Casablanca as the coaching staff fine-tunes tactics and assesses player fitness before Nigeria’s opening fixture.
Nigeria targeting another continental title
The Super Falcons head into WAFCON 2026 as one of the favourites to win the competition.
Nigeria has won the tournament a record number of times and will be seeking another continental crown under Madugu’s leadership.
The nine-time African champions have been drawn in Group C, where they will face:
- Malawi
- Zambia
- Egypt
Nigeria is expected to travel from Casablanca to Rabat for its opening match against Malawi before continuing its group-stage campaign.
The technical crew will hope the reported off-field incident does not distract the players from their objective of beginning the tournament strongly.
Awaiting further developments
While the reports have generated widespread discussion among supporters, official confirmation from the NFF or Moroccan authorities is still awaited.
Should an investigation be launched, it is expected to determine exactly what occurred and whether any further action will be taken.
For now, the Super Falcons’ immediate priority remains preparing for their WAFCON opener, with hopes of beginning another title challenge on a positive note.
SportBlits will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as more verified information becomes available.
