By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Inter Women have completed the signing of Super Falcons midfielder Toni Payne from English Women’s Super League side Everton, Prompt News Online reports.
The Italian club confirmed the arrival of the Nigeria international on Saturday, with Payne signing a contract that will keep her at the Nerazzurri until 30 June 2028.
The experienced midfielder joins Inter after two seasons with Everton, where she established herself as a key player following her move from Spanish Liga F outfit Sevilla.
Payne began her professional career in the Netherlands with Ajax before joining Sevilla in 2018. She spent six successful years with the Spanish club, making over 150 appearances across all competitions, before switching to the Women’s Super League in 2024.
Renowned for her versatility, Payne is capable of playing as a central midfielder, attacking midfielder and winger. Her technical ability, creativity and work rate have made her one of Nigeria’s most reliable performers in recent years.
On the international stage, the 31-year-old represented the United States at youth level before committing her senior international future to Nigeria in 2019.
She played a key role as the Super Falcons won a record-extending 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title in Morocco in 2024.
Payne has also been included in head coach Justine Madugu’s 25-player squad for the 2026 WAFCON finals, where Nigeria will aim to successfully defend their continental crown.
