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Francisca Ordega makes Washington Spirit's return after Atletico Madrid loan spell

Nigeria international Francisca Ordega has rejoined her National Women Soccer League side Washington Spirit ahead of their new 2018 season campaign.

In October 2017, Ordega joined Spanish champions Atletico Madrid for a six-month loan deal following the end of the 2017 season with the Spirit in the United States.

Despite copping a knee injury, she scored four goals for Jim Gabarra's ladies in 2017 season as she became the first African to bag a Player of the Week award.

During her loan spell, the 24-year-old made eight appearances, starting on two occasions without scoring a goal in her unlucky but storied adventure in Spain, blighted by injury.