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Everton unveil Nigerian International Payne

Ambrose Ahimbisibwe

The Super falcons Star becomes the club’s first summer signing ahead of the 2024/25 Barclays Women’s Super League season in England.

Everton Women Football Club have announced the acquisition of Nigerian International Toni Payne.

The 29-year-old joins the Merseyside side after six years with Sevilla in Spain.

“ I’m super excitd to be an Everton player,” Payne told evertontv. “It’s been my dream to play in the UK and in such a strong league like the WSL.

“ I’m excited to have the opportunity to play at a club like Everton with so much history in football.

“Now was the right moment for me to look for another challenge to push myself.”

Able to play multiple positions on pitch, head Coach Brian Sorensen is confident the former Ajax player will fit well in his team.

At Everton, Payne re-unites with new team-mates Heather Payne and Courtney Brosnan, played against the duo when Nigeria met Republic of Ireland at the 2023 World Cup finals in Australia and New Zealand.

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