Super Falcons star Esther Okoronkwo scored a stunning double for AFC Toronto, including a Lamine Yamal-esque rocket, to secure a 2-1 win and early Goal of the Month contention in the Northern Super League.
Nigerian forward Esther Okoronkwo announced herself as a rising star in the Northern Super League (NSL) with a jaw-dropping performance for AFC Toronto.
Okoronkwo netted a brace-including a Goal of the Month contender-to secure a 2-1 victory over Calgary Wild FC in her team’s home debut at York Lions Stadium.
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The Super Falcons striker opened the scoring in the 26th minute, capitalising on Toronto’s early pressure to give her side the lead.
But it was her second goal that left fans and teammates in awe. Picking up a loose ball near the centre circle on the right flank, Okoronkwo drove into the half-space, shrugged off defenders, and unleashed a swerving rocket from outside the box that arrowed into the top-left corner, leaving Calgary goalkeeper Stephanie Bukovec rooted to the spot.
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The strike, assisted by Pickett, drew immediate comparisons to Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal for its audacity and precision.
Northern Super League’s official accounts hailed the effort as “An early high bar for May’s Goal of the Month ” while a fan described it as “The curve on that boot👏 *chefs kiss*”
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Okoronkwo’s heroics earned her Player of the Match honours and marked AFC Toronto’s first-ever home win in the NSL’s inaugural season.
Okoronkwo, one of Toronto’s marquee international signings, now has two goals in two home appearances.
As AFC Toronto climbs the NSL table, Okoronkwo’s blend of power and finesse has already made her a fan favourite-and a nightmare for defenders.
For now, the Super Falcons star’s message is clear: Canadian soccer has a new queen.