Nigerian sensation Antionette ‘Toni’ Payne has signed a contract with English club Everton. The Super Falcons winger joins the Women’s Super League as a free agent after spending the previous six years with Spanish club Sevilla. Payne, 29, scored 30 goals and assisted 21 times in 169 appearances with Las Rojiblancas. “I’m super excited to be an Everton player,” Payne told the club’s official website. “It’s been my dream to play in the UK and in such a strong league like the WSL.”I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to play for Everton, a club with a rich football heritage. It was the appropriate time for me to hunt for new challenge to push myself.
It’ll be unusual and new, and I’m really pleased with my selection.” The Super Falcons midfielder also praised the league’s quick progress and Everton’s expansion. “I’m impressed with how the league is investing in teams and the league itself,” according to her. “I see such rapid growth, and I’m very excited to be a part of it.” You can see how much the players are developing here at Everton.”I believe this will be an excellent fit for me because it is exactly what I am looking for. I want to learn and improve, and this is the best environment for me to do it.
I am impressed with how we play. I believe it matches my style and how I want to play. I can’t wait to get started!” Payne will be a member of Nigeria’s squad for the Women’s Football event in the upcoming 2024 Olympics in Paris.
