Echezzini was discovered by coach Randy Waldrum before being called up to the national team in 2022 to compete in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Super Falcons midfielder Jennifer Oney Echesini is close to joining Italian giants Juventus Women on a permanent contract, Soccernet.ng has reported.
22-year-old Echezzini was born in the Netherlands and grew up in London, England, but chose to play soccer for the Super Falcons.
Randy Waldrum and his staff scouted Echeghini from the U.S. college circuit and established him as one of the best young midfielders in the country at just 22 years old.
Echeghini, who spent the past few years at Florida State University and played in the university system, is now ready to take the next step and join a professional team in Europe and has been in negotiations with Juventus since the summer. ing.
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Her transfer was planned last summer, but fell through due to training. According to Juventusnews24, the Turin club have started negotiations for the Nigerian player ahead of her January transfer.
Echeghini is currently studying business administration at Florida State University and will graduate soon. Once this is completed, the Super Falcons will complete negotiations with the Old Ladies and if her transfer goes through, she will become the first Nigerian to play for the club.
Echeghini played eight international matches for the Nigeria national team, scoring one goal. Last summer, she competed in her FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia/New Zealand as a fringe player.
