Trailing 2-0 at halftime, Nigeria faced an uphill battle. However, Okoronkwo, the AFC Toronto forward, ignited the Super Falcons' resurgence in the second half. Her pivotal role began in the 64th minute when she calmly converted a penalty, halving Morocco's lead and injecting renewed belief into the Nigerian side.
Just seven minutes later, Okoronkwo turned provider, showcasing her vision and skill by setting up Folashade Ijamilusi for the equalizer. As the match edged towards extra time, Okoronkwo was once again at the heart of the action, delivering a crucial free-kick that Jennifer Echegini converted in the 88th minute to seal a dramatic 3-2 victory and secure Nigeria's record-extending tenth WAFCON title.
Okoronkwo's remarkable contribution of a goal and two assists in the final, capping off a tournament where she also registered two goals and six assists overall, was instrumental in Nigeria's triumph. Her composure under pressure and decisive play in the face of a two-goal deficit truly embodied the fighting spirit of the Super Falcons, making her a deserving recipient of the Woman of the Match accolade.