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'We have high expectations' - Toni Payne eyes Turkish Women's Cup glory with Nigeria

Toni Payne is eyeing a Turkish Women's Cup crown with Nigeria as they prepare to face Equatorial Guinea in their last group match on Tuesday morning.

Payne had made her maiden unofficial appearance for the West African nation in a 1-0 win against CSKA Moscow on February 18 since switching her national allegiance from the USA in 2019.

On Saturday, the 25-year-old enjoyed a full official debut in a 1-0 victory over Uzbekistan at Emir Sports Complex, with Halimatu Ayinde's 49th-minute strike sealing the Super Falcons' triumph.

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After her first official international debut against the Turanians, she is poised to help Randy Waldrum's side to success at Antalya.