Nigeria and Everton midfielder Toni Payne has expressed her delight after ending a five-year international goal drought in emphatic fashion, netting the decisive second goal as the Super Falcons beat Senegal 2-1 in an international friendly at the Remo Stars Sports Complex in Ikenne on Friday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
It served as a significant personal milestone for the midfielder ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
Payne struck four minutes before half-time after being found by an excellent pass from Shukurat Oladipo, composing herself inside the box to finish low beyond the Senegal goalkeeper and double Nigeria’s advantage.
It was only her second goal in 46 appearances for the Super Falcons, with her previous strike coming back in 2021 — a drought that had persisted despite Payne becoming an increasingly prominent figure in the national team’s midfield over that period.
“I’m happy to score after almost five
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