Super Falcons attacking midfielder, Toni Payne said signing for Everton Ladies was like a dream come true and she is ready for the new challenge in English Women Soccer League.
Payne who is currently with the Super Falcons preparing for the Olympics said: “I’m super excited to be an Everton player. “It’s been my dream to play in the UK and in such a strong league like the WSL.
“Now was the right moment for me to look for another challenge to push myself.”
The 29-year-old was in the 2023 FIFA World Cup, where she helped the Super Falcons to a round of 16 finish.
Payne signed from Sevilla where she played 169 games.
Everton coach Brian Sørensen said he was delighted to have Payne in his squad.
“I’m extremely happy to bring Toni to the club,” he told evertonfc.com.
“She is exactly the type of player we need. I’m 100-per-cent confident Toni can fit right into our team and into this league because she has a wealth of experience from Spain but also for the Nigeria national team.
“She can play multiple positions and is an intelligent player who is really fast. A player without any injury history, too, so we are confident she will be a big success for us.”
