NC Courage Sign 2024 WAFCON Champion Chioma Okafor

NWSL club, North Carolina Courage have announced the signing of Super Falcons forward Chioma Okafor on a three-year deal, valid until 2028 with an extension option for 2029.

The 2024 Women Africa Cup of Nations winner joins the two times National Women Soccer League champions after finishing her collegiate career at the University of Connecticut where she notched 30 goals and added five assists in 57 appearances across four years.

“We’re excited to welcome Chioma Okafor to the North Carolina Courage. Chioma is a dynamic, fearless attacker whose pace, power, and willingness to take on defenders bring dimensions we’ve been looking to add to our front line”, Chief soccer officer Ceri Bowley allayed.

“Beyond her on-field qualities, Chioma brings a competitive edge and a growth mindset that fits the culture we’re building. She works, she listens, and she’s hungry to develop. We’re delighted Chioma is joining the Courage, and we’re looking forward to integrating her into our squad,” he added.

Okafor upon signing her contract stated;

“I am excited to call North Carolina home and sign with the Courage. From the early conversations with the team, I fell in love with the developmental plan they laid out for me and the drive to build back this club’s championship roots. I can’t wait to get to work in 2026,”

A 2024 MAC Hermann Trophy Semifinalist, Chioma Okafor joins NC on her very first professional move after college for an undisclosed fee.