A suspect has allegedly been detained and has confessed to stealing cash from some Super Falcons players at the Marriott Hotel in Casablanca, Morocco, a few days before Nigeria’s opening game at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
The PUNCH claims that the suspect is likely to repay all the stolen money as criminal proceedings are expected to follow.
It was the last day of the team’s training camp in Casablanca before the Super Falcons moved to Rabat for their group C matches.
Nigeria began its WAFCON 2026 camp in Mohammedia, a seaside city in Morocco, on July 15 before heading to Rabat on Saturday where they would be located throughout the group stage.
Cash was stolen from the hotel rooms of herself, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, defender Michelle Alozie and captain Rasheedat Ajibade, midfielder Esther Okoronkwo said on social media.
More than $1,000 was seized in the incident, Okoronkwo said. She further alleged that the hotel staff did not handle the investigation appropriately when the players reported the theft.
“We began talking with them and they don’t have answers. They also began to disrespect,” Okoronkwo said, urging members of the public to avoid patronising the hotel.
The case had come a long way, according to Nigerian journalist and former Super Eagles media officer, Colin Udoh, who said so following the players’ public concerns.
“I have been told that a suspect has been arrested in connection with the theft at the Super Falcons’ Marriott Hotel in Casablanca and has admitted to the crime. UDOH: ‘Law will run its course’ “Full restitution will be made to the players while the law takes its course,” Udoh said on Sunday.
The Super Falcons have moved on from the disturbing incident and are focusing on the competition with head coach Justine Madugu’s charges to start their campaign against Malawi on Tuesday at Al Madina Stadium, Rabat.
On Sunday they had two workouts at the training ground of AS FAR.
Nigeria, the record 10-time African champions, will also play Zambia and Egypt in Group C as they seek a record-extending 11th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations championship.
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