AFCON 2025
Super Falcons midfielder, Toni Payne has revealed her admiration for three standout figures in Nigerian football, naming her younger sister, Nicole Payne, Jay Jay Okocha and Desire Oparanozie as her top Nigerian footballers of all time.
The 29‑year‑old made the disclosure during a recent sit‑down with ESPN Africa, where she reflected on her inspirations within the game and the players who have left a lasting impact on her career.
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The midfielder, who currently plies her trade in Europe with Everton, has become a key figure for the Super Falcons in recent years, playing a central role in the team’s triumph at the recently concluded Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
