Super Falcons hero Esther Okoronkwo reaches 100,000 followers on Instagram days after powering Nigeria to 10th WAFCON title

Super Falcons playmaking goddess Esther Okoronkwo has been making waves on and off the pitch after she inspired the remontada against Morocco in the WAFCON final.

 Days after helping power the Super Falcons to a record 10th Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title, the AFC Toronto star has seen her social stocks explode, hitting 100,000 followers-mark on Instagram.

The milestone is an impressive feat for Okoronkwo, showcasing the growing adoration for a player who truly became the talisman for the Super Falcons team.

 Her journey from starting the WAFCON as a substitute with just under 42,000 followers to becoming a viral sensation is nothing short of remarkable, highlighting the immense impact of her phenomenal performances.

Before the WAFCON tournament kicked off, Esther Okoronkwo's Instagram presence was respectable, but hardly indicative of the impending explosion.

She began Nigeria's Group stage campaign against Tunisia as a substitute, with her follower count sitting at less than 42,000.

 However, as the tournament progressed, Okoronkwo's undeniable talent shone through, establishing her as an indispensable core of the Super Falcons squad.

 Her pivotal role in securing Nigeria's 10th WAFCON title, especially her Player of the Match display against hosts Morocco in the final, clearly resonated with thousands of football fans.

In a stunning surge, her Instagram following skyrocketed by more than 58,000 in just five days, reaching the coveted 100,000 mark and continuing to climb, Pulse Sports can confirm.

 While other Super Falcons stars like Ashleigh Plumptre, Rasheedat Ajibade, and Michelle Alozie also saw significant spikes in their Instagram numbers post-WAFCON, none matched the size of Okoronkwo's recent surge. 

Esther Okoronkwo’s meteoric rise in popularity is firmly rooted in her extraordinary on-pitch contributions at WAFCON 2024.

 The 28-year-old was undeniably a game-changer for the Super Falcons throughout the campaign. 

She finished the tournament with two goals and an impressive six assists across six matches.

No player created more assists than Okoronkwo in Morocco.

Her influence in the final third was crucial, constantly carving open opposition defences with her vision and precise delivery.

 In the thrilling final against Morocco, where Nigeria staged a remarkable 3-2 comeback after trailing by two goals, Okoronkwo was directly involved in all three goals. 

She calmly converted a pressure penalty to kickstart the comeback, then provided a crucial assist for Folashade Ijamilusi's equaliser, and finally delivered a perfectly weighted free-kick that led to Jennifer Echegini's dramatic winning goal. 

Her consistency throughout the tournament earned her two Player of the Match awards, including the final, and she was even voted the Super Falcons' Fans' Player of the Tournament.

These statistics don't just show a prolific attacker; they reveal a selfless, decisive playmaker who delivered when it mattered most, ultimately cementing her status as a Super Falcons hero and a true darling of African football.