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SportsMoroccan police arrest Marriott Hotel employee in Casablanca over theft from Nigeria's Super Falcons players
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Players of Nigeria's Super Falcons women's football team alleged that money was stolen from their wallets while staying at the Marriott Hotel in Casablanca, Morocco, ahead of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The players faced online ridicule, accusations of lying, and racist comments from some Moroccans. However, Moroccan authorities have now confirmed the theft, leading to the arrest of a hotel employee. The Super Falcons are the most successful team in WAFCON history, having won 9 of 12 titles, and are among the main favorites for the upcoming tournament.
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Some players of Nigeria's Super Falcons have alleged that money was stolen from their wallets while staying at the Marriott Hotel in Casablanca, Morocco, ahead of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
Initially, the players faced backlash on social media, where they were accused of lying, ridiculed, and subjected to racist comments—alongside other "Sub-Saharan" Africans—from some Moroccans. However, it now appears that their claims were truthful, as confirmed by Moroccan authorities.
Tournament Context
The Super Falcons are among the main favourites to win the WAFCON. They are the most successful team in the tournament's history, having won 9 of the 12 titles ever contested.
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Casablanca Hotel Employee Arrested Over Theft from Nigerian Super Falcons Players