Esther Okoronkwo facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ijeoma Esther Okoronkwo | ||
| Date of birth | 27 March 1997 | ||
| Place of birth | Abia State, Nigeria | ||
| Height | 1.73m | ||
| Playing position | Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | UD Tenerife | ||
| Number | 9 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2012–2015 | Foster Falcons | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2021–2023 | Saint-Étienne | 27 | (7) |
| 2023– | UD Tenerife | 8 | (2) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2021– | Nigeria | 15 | (6) |
† Appearances (Goals). |
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Ijeoma Esther Okoronkwo (born on March 27, 1997) is a talented Nigerian footballer. She plays as a forward, which means she's usually at the front of the team, trying to score goals.
Esther plays for the Spanish club UD Tenerife in Liga F, which is a top league for women's football. She also proudly represents her country, playing for the Nigeria women's national team.
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Esther's Early Life
Esther Okoronkwo was born in Abia State, Nigeria. Later, she grew up in Richmond, Texas, in the United States.
Playing in College
Before becoming a professional, Esther played football in college. She attended John and Randolph Foster High School. She also played for the Northeast Texas Community College and Lamar University. Her time in college helped her become a strong player.
Club Football Career
In June 2023, Esther joined UD Tenerife, a professional club in Spain. This was an exciting step in her career. She plays in Liga F, which is the highest level of women's football in Spain.
Playing for Nigeria
Esther made her first big appearance for the Nigerian national team on June 10, 2021. This was in a friendly match against Jamaica.
She scored her very first goal for Nigeria on February 23, 2022. This important goal was against Ivory Coast. It helped Nigeria win 1-0 and qualify for the 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
On June 16, 2023, Esther was chosen to be part of Nigeria's team for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023. This is a huge honor for any footballer!
Esther's International Goals
Here are some of the goals Esther has scored for her country:
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 23 February 2022 | Stade Robert Champroux, Abidjan, Ivory Coast |  Ivory Coast |
1–0 | 1–0 | 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualification |
| 2. | 21 February 2023 | Estadio León, León, Mexico |  Costa Rica |
1–0 | 1–0 | 2023 Women's Revelations Cup |
| 3. | 7 April 2023 | Marden Sports Complex, Alanya, Turkey |  Haiti |
1–0 | 2–1 | Friendly |
| 4. | 30 November 2023 | Onikan Stadium, Lagos, Nigeria |  Cape Verde |
4–0 | 5–0 | 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualification |
| 5. | 5–0 | |||||
| 6. | 5 December 2023 | Estádio Nacional de Cabo Verde, Praia, Cape Verde | Cape Verde |
1–1 | 2–1 | |
| 7. | 26 February 2024 | Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, Nigeria |  Cameroon |
1–0 | 1–0 | 2024 CAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament |
