Nigeria Players Abroad
Jennifer Echegini lands in Italy ahead of Juventus switch
By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde
Nigeria midfielder, Jennifer Onyi Echegini has arrived in Italy ahead of her potential switch to Italian topfight side, Juventus.
NigeriaFootball.ng had reported that Echegini will join Juventus after the completion of her education in the United States of America (USA).
The Super Falcons midfielder graduated from the Florida State University (FSU) this month after her outstanding performance on the field of play
Before departing the States, Echegini capped up her year by being named the Honda Sport Award winner as the third player in FSU women’s football history to win the award.
The Super Falcons player had another spectacular season for the season as she posted a career-high and ACC-leading 16 goals for the 2023 National Championship.
Her 16 goals were tied for the eighth-most in school history and the most goals since Deyna Castellanos in 2017.
Echegini was also named the ACC Offensive Player of the Year and was the ACC Tournament Most Valuable Player (MVP).
2023 started with Echegini becoming one of the key members of the Super Falcons squad.
She was part of the team that reached the Round of 16 of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Juventus needs her talent in the team in a bid to reclaim the league title from AS Roma and return to the group stage of the UEFA Women’s Champions League.
