Chioma Okafor (footballer)

“"Malawi is one of the poorest countries in the world, with little opportunities and many people live in poverty. So to be able to be recruited by and attend a university as prestigious as UConn, it's been more than an honor."{{cite web |title=Women football star in US, Chioma Okafor attests she is indeed a proud Malawian |url=https://www.maraviexpress.com/women-football-star-in-us-chioma-okafor-attests-she-is-indeed-a-proud-malawian/ |work=Maravi Express, via UConnhuskies.com |first=Megan |last=Lester |date=22 February 2024}}”

“"Not only are the facilities top notch, but the standard carried throughout UConn Athletics is superior, and I knew I had to be a part of that winning-culture."{{cite web |title=Women football star in US, Chioma Okafor attests she is indeed a proud Malawian |url=https://www.maraviexpress.com/women-football-star-in-us-chioma-okafor-attests-she-is-indeed-a-proud-malawian/ |work=Maravi Express, via UConnhuskies.com |first=Megan |last=Lester |date=22 February 2024}}”

“"Coming from Malawi, this is more than I could have ever imagined."{{cite web |title=Women football star in US, Chioma Okafor attests she is indeed a proud Malawian |url=https://www.maraviexpress.com/women-football-star-in-us-chioma-okafor-attests-she-is-indeed-a-proud-malawian/ |work=Maravi Express, via UConnhuskies.com |first=Megan |last=Lester |date=22 February 2024}}”

“"They are amazing. Since the first day I stepped into camp, they've been very welcoming. It's like I have 23 elder sisters who take care of me. They watch out for me as well, so I can't thank them enough."{{cite web |title=Chioma Okafor makes career decision after dumping Malawi for Nigeria |url=https://soccernet.ng/2025/07/chioma-okafor-malawi-nigeria.html |work=Soccernet NG, via Ademola Victor TV |date=27 July 2025}}”

“"With time Malawi is gonna get there but again, time is always clicking, and I can't just keep on waiting. I have to take the opportunity that I was given, and I am glad that I am here."{{cite web |title='I needed to play with players better than myself' – Chioma Okafor on choosing Nigeria over Malawi |url=https://bolanews.co/soccer/womens-football/i-needed-to-play-with-players-better-than-myself-chioma-okafor-on-choosing-nigeria-over-malawi/ |work=Bolanews, via Ademola Victor TV |date=1 August 2025}}”