Super Falcons hotel theft | SOJWORLDNEWS
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have raised an alarm after several players reportedly discovered that cash went missing from their hotel rooms in Casablanca, Morocco. The alleged incident occurred at the Marriott Hotel, where the team has camped ahead of their WAFCON 2026 title defence. Consequently, the news has quickly spread across social media, drawing attention just days before Nigeria’s opening match.
According to reports circulating online, the players noticed the missing funds after returning to their rooms. Furthermore, they say housekeeping staff had access to those rooms while the squad trained or attended team activities elsewhere. As a result, suspicion has fallen on hotel staff, though no one has been formally accused or charged.
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Forward Esther Okoronkwo first brought the allegations to public attention through a series of posts on Snapchat. In one post, she wrote, “So they waited while we weren’t in the room to clean and steal the money.” She also claimed that hotel management struggled to respond adequately once the matter was reported.
Multiple players have since come forward with similar claims. Okoronkwo alleges she lost $700, while captain Rasheedat Ajibade says $200 disappeared from her belongings. Meanwhile, defender Joy Omewa reports $120 missing, and midfielder Halimatu Ayinde says she lost $100. Some accounts also list defender Osinachi Ohale among those affected, with an additional $100 reportedly taken from her room. Altogether, the alleged losses reportedly exceed $1,250, though figures vary slightly across different reports.
Because the story broke primarily through player social media posts rather than an official statement, several details remain unclear. For instance, it isn’t yet confirmed exactly how many players lost money, when the alleged thefts took place, or whether hotel security footage has been reviewed. Nevertheless, the allegations have generated significant discussion among Nigerian football fans, many of whom are now questioning the hotel’s security arrangements.
So far, neither the Nigeria Football Federation nor Marriott Hotel Casablanca has issued a public response. However, Okoronkwo indicated that players raised the issue directly with hotel management. “We started talking and they don’t have answers,” she wrote, adding that staff members reportedly grew defensive during the exchange.
Given the timing, the allegations have added an unwelcome distraction to Nigeria’s preparations. The Super Falcons, who are defending their WAFCON title, open their campaign against Malawi on July 28 in Rabat. They will then face Zambia and round out the group stage against Egypt. Therefore, team officials will likely want the matter resolved quickly so players can focus on the tournament.
Still, this isn’t the first time travelling athletes have raised concerns about hotel security during major tournaments. Because national teams often carry cash for personal expenses while abroad, hotel rooms can become targets, particularly when housekeeping staff have unsupervised access. As a result, many federations now advise players to store valuables in room safes or with team management.
At this stage, fans and observers should treat the reports as allegations rather than confirmed fact. Although the claims come from multiple players and appear consistent in detail, no independent investigation has verified them yet. Additionally, it remains possible that the situation could be resolved internally between the team, hotel management, and Moroccan authorities before it escalates further.
As WAFCON 2026 draws closer, all eyes will remain on how the Nigeria Football Federation handles the situation. Meanwhile, the Super Falcons will hope the controversy doesn’t disrupt their preparations for a tournament they have dominated in recent years. Updates are expected as more information becomes available, and this report will be revised accordingly once official statements are released.
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