Esther Okoronkwo delivered a standout performance to earn Player of the Match honours as AFC Toronto secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Vancouver Rise in their season opener, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
The Nigerian forward contributed a goal and an assist in the encounter played at the Swangard Stadium, helping her side complete a comeback from 2-1 down.
Okoronkwo played a key role in turning the game around, setting up Sarah Stratigakis for the equaliser early in the second half before firing home the decisive goal 18 minutes from time.
The 29-year-old was later substituted in the 84th minute for Kaila Novak after an influential display.
Okoronkwo’s latest performance builds on an impressive record from last season, where she registered 11 goals and eight assists in 29 appearances for AFC Toronto, underlining her importance to the team’s attacking setup.