Super Falcons midfielder Jennifer Echegini is on the verge of sealing a move to Juventus Ladies.
According to transfer expert, Giova Albanese, she is already in Turin to negotiate to conclude negotiations with the Bianconeri.
The 22-year-old will join Juventus from American club, Florida State Seminoles.
Echegini made three appearances for the Super Falcons at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
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The player, who was born in London, England, will have the chance to play in the UEFA Women’s Champions League for the first time next season.
She will also become the first Nigerian to play for Juventus Ladies.
The Turin-based club are five-time league winners. They finished second behind AS Roma last season.
Meanwhile, Ashleigh Plumptre says securing a spot at the 2026 Olympic Games is the next target for the Super Falcons.
The former African champions earned huge plaudits following their impressive performance at the ongoing 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
Randy Waldrum’s side were unbeaten in the group stage holding Olympic champions Canada to a barren draw and earning maximum points against co-hosts Australia.
The Super Falcons were however eliminated in the Round of 16 by Three Lionesses of England, losing 4-2 on penalties.
The West Africans will take on Ethiopia in October in the first round of the qualifiers for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
“This is now the benchmark for us.
“The expectation is that we compete with these teams all the time, hopefully, we have proven that,” Plumptre told the BBC.
The Super Falcons have failed to qualify for the last three editions of the Olympics.
