Super Falcons debutant, Chioma Okafor has etched her name into University of Connecticut (UConn) folklore after being named to the Third Team NCAA All-American list for the third time in her career.
This feat have only ever achieved by six players in the storied history of the Huskies’ women’s soccer program.
The Super Falcons forward, known for her explosive style and unmatched consistency, caps off a remarkable senior season with one of the most prestigious individual honours in U.S. collegiate soccer.
A Dominant Final Season for Chioma Okafor
Okafor led UConn with eight goals and one assist in the 2024–25 season, earning a place on both the First Team All-BIG EAST and the United Coaches First Team All-East Region.
Her performances were once again central to the Huskies’ attacking identity.
Since joining the Huskies in 2022, Okafor established herself as one of the most potent forwards in NCAA Division I:
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57 appearances
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30 goals
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5 assists
Her blend of speed, strength, and elite finishing made her a nightmare for defenders, while her leadership helped revive UConn’s competitive spirit.
WAFCON 2024 Success Debut Success
Okafor entered her senior year riding the high of winning the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with Nigeria’s Super Falcons.
That triumph, she has often said, shaped her mentality heading into her final NCAA campaign.
Her international experience translated seamlessly into her college performances, bringing maturity, confidence, and a champion’s mindset to the Huskies.
A Legacy Secured
With her third NCAA All-American honour, Okafor now joins an exclusive group of UConn legends to receive multiple national selections.
She leaves UConn as one of the most decorated forwards in recent history.
With the January transfer window looming, speculation is mounting about Okafor’s next move. According to multiple scouting sources, clubs across:
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NWSL (USA),
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Top European leagues, and
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Emerging global markets
are closely monitoring the Nigerian forward.
Whether she chooses America’s top league or a European powerhouse, Chioma Okafor’s next chapter is set to be just as electrifying as the one she closes at UConn.
