Malawi-born striker Chioma Okafor has decided to represent Nigeria at the international level.
The player currently based in the United States of America has communicated his decision to the Football Association of Malawi (FAM).
In an official statement from FAM, it noted that despite engagement with Chioma Okafor to play for Malawi, she has decided to represent Nigeria’s Super Falcons.
Below is a copy of the statement from the Football Association of Malawi.
The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) would like to inform the public that, following discussions held with her parents on 18th June 2025, USA-based women’s football Scorchers international prospect Chioma Okafor has decided to commit her international football career to Nigeria
Chioma, who was born in Malawi to a Nigerian father and a Malawian mother, has yet to play for a Malawian national team at any level.
The University of Connecticut striker, based in the USA, was initially called up for the Scorchers’ international friendlies against Zambia in February.
However, she was unavailable for selection at the time due to academic commitments.
Subsequently, FAM received official communication from the Nigeria Football Federation indicating Okafor’s commitment to play for the West African nation.
FAM engaged the parents and the player, who have confirmed her intention and commitment to represent Nigeria.
