TORONTO — The fledgling Northern Super League has scored a win on the international stage with AFC Toronto forward Esther Okoronkwo helping Nigeria to the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title.

With Nigeria trailing host Morocco 2-0 in the final last Saturday, Okoronkwo scored from the penalty spot in the 60th minute before setting up Folashade Ijamilusi in the 70th minute. Okoronkwo served as playmaker again in the 88th minute, delivering a free kick that Jennifer Echegini headed home to secure the 3-2 comeback victory in Rabat.

After conceding goals in the 12th and 24th minutes, the Super Falcons regrouped at halftime.

"We knew what we needed to do differently. And we did it in the second half," Okoronkwo said in an interview.

Okoronkwo, 28, was named player of the match.

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