By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Super Falcons midfielder, Jennifer Echegini has linked up with Italian club, Juventus.
Echegini moved the Serie A giants from American outfit, Florida State Seminoles.
“Juventus is delighted to announce the signing of Jennifer “Joe” Echegini, the latest addition to Joe Montemurro’s Juventus Women team,” reads a statement on the club’s official website.
“The 22-year-old midfielder, born in the Netherlands and raised in England, plays for the Nigeria national team and arrives at Juventus from Florida, in the United States of America.
She has signed a contract until 30 June 2026, and will wear the number 26 shirt.” READ ALSO:
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The player was part of Nigeria’s squad to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand.
She will join her new teammates as soon the move is completed.
