A suspect has reportedly been arrested in connection with the theft of cash belonging to several Super Falcons players at the Marriott Hotel in Casablanca, Morocco, ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). According to PUNCH Sports Extra, the suspect has confessed to the crime and is……
A suspect has reportedly been arrested in connection with the theft of cash belonging to several Super Falcons players at the Marriott Hotel in Casablanca, Morocco, ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
According to PUNCH Sports Extra, the suspect has confessed to the crime and is expected to refund the stolen money, while criminal proceedings are set to commence.
The theft occurred on the final day of Nigeria’s training camp in Casablanca before the team relocated to Rabat for their Group C fixtures.
The Super Falcons had opened their WAFCON 2026 preparations on July 15 in Mohammedia before moving to Rabat, where they remained throughout the group stage.
Midfielder Esther Okoronkwo disclosed on social media that she, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, defender Michelle Alozie and captain Rasheedat Ajibade were among the players whose cash was stolen from their hotel rooms.
Okoronkwo claimed that more than $1,000 was taken during the incident and criticised the hotel’s response, alleging that members of staff failed to adequately address the matter after it was reported.
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“We started talking to them and they don’t have answers. They also started being disrespectful,” Okoronkwo said while warning members of the public against patronising the hotel.
Following the players’ public complaints, Nigerian journalist and former Super Eagles media officer, Colin Udoh, disclosed that the case had made significant progress.
“I have been informed that a suspect has been arrested in connection with the theft at the Super Falcons’ Marriott Hotel in Casablanca and has confessed. Full restitution will be made to the players while the law takes its course,” Udoh posted on Sunday.
Despite the unsettling incident, the Super Falcons have now shifted their focus to the tournament, with head coach Justine Madugu’s side set to begin their campaign against Malawi on Tuesday at Al Madina Stadium in Rabat.
They had two training sessions at the AS FAR training ground on Sunday.
Nigeria, the record 10-time African champions, will also face Zambia and Egypt in Group C as they chase a record-extending 11th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title.
