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‘Smart’ Toni Payne will be a major asset to Nigeria, says Francisca Ordega

Francisca Ordega believes that Toni Payne will excel in her international spell with Nigeria due to her smartness and incredible energy levels.

Payne had played for the USA at U17, U20 and U23 levels before choosing to represent Nigeria at senior level through her parents, a few months after her move to Sevilla in 2018.

Two years after her nationality switch, she eventually made her unofficial debut against CSKA Moscow on Wednesday and featured for the duration in the Super Falcons 1-0 win.

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After her fine debut against the Russian club in the Turkish Women's Cup, Hoddle, who played alongside her, lauded her quality and believes that she can be a tremendous asset to the team.