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Toni Payne breaks duck for Everton in loss to Arsenal FC

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Toni Payne breaks duck for Everton in loss to Arsenal FC

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

Nigeria forward Toni Payne scored her first-ever goal for the English Women’s Super League (WSL) side Everton FC in a league clash on Friday.

The goal was not enough to prevent the Toffees from a 3-1 loss against Arsenal FC.

Alessia Russo broke the deadlock for the Gunners in the 24th minute from Frida Leonhardsen-Maanum’s assist.

12 minutes later, Payne restored parity for her side with her maiden goal.

Former Chelsea player Maren Mjelden scored an own goal to restore Renee Sleger’s side lead.

Russo’s second goal in the 90th minute sealed a 3-1 win.

Payne, who had provided three assists in the WSL this season, will be glad to open her goal account for the Toffees.

Everton FC occupy the eighth position on the WSL log with 16 points after 16 games.

Oluwaseun Oyediji

Oluwaseun Babatunde Oyediji is a multi-media sports journalist with over 10 years experience in Information Communication Technology (ICT), women's football, and beach soccer reportage.The prolific writer is the Media Assistant to Nigeria Beach Soccer League and Africa Beach Soccer Union as well as contributor on Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) website.He has covered multiple national and international football tournaments including Championship of African Nations (CHAN 2020), CAF Women's Champions League (2023), and Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023).Since 2021, Oyediji has covered the NWFL Premiership especially the season ending Super Six Playoffs.A member of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ogun state chapter is also the image maker of the Remo Sports Development Council under the leadership of Chief Falilat Ogunkoya and David Osuolale.

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