Super Falcons star Esther Okoronkwo has stirred reactions online after boldly stating that football icon Cristiano Ronaldo [/b]would not be able to score the type of goal she scored during the 2024 WAFCON tournament.
Okoronkwo played a crucial role in Nigeria’s journey to victory, contributing one goal and two assists during the tournament.
Her outstanding performance in the final match against Morocco, where Nigeria defeated Morocco 3-2, earned her the Woman of the Match award as the Super Falcons lifted the WAFCON trophy for a historic 10th time.
In a video shared on X (formerly Twitter) by user @AsakyGRN, Okoronkwo is seen confidently discussing her goal, claiming that even Ronaldo couldn’t pull it off.
Her statement: “If people thought this was an easy goal for Ronaldo to score, judging from the last comment… not even Cristiano Ronaldo can score this type of goal. I’m not trying to hype myself.”
“I don’t think Ronaldo can score the goal. There’s no way. I don’t see it.”
Though the goal in question wasn’t scored during the final itself, her comments have since gone viral, sparking heated discussions among football fans across social media platforms.
See some reactions below:
@Kayloaded1: “Instead of providing where Ronaldo scored such goals as she demanded, una de crash for cs. Show us where CR scored such goals and with his left leg.”
@_THE_CRAFT3R_: “We appreciate your effort mama, but keep your ego in check and give God the praise.”
@FranciscoBrainy: “Lol… Messi fans are funny o. If she says NOT EVEN RONALDO can do it, it means she rates him higher than every other player, hence the need to use him as a yardstick. The cruise is on you guys. Use your head.”
@ugo_shib: “Onye ball you said what you said, not even messi can score that type of goal.”
@LORDCOKE2: “She must be joking common… let’s all laugh and move on…😂😂😂…mama please calm down o.”
WATCH VIDEO:
Esther Okoronkwo of the Super Falcons said not even Cristiano Ronaldo could score a goal like hers. 😂😒
— 𝐀𝐬𝐚𝐤𝐲𝐆𝐑𝐍 (@AsakyGRN)