24-year-old Nigerian Super Falcons Player, Francisca Ordega, Signs for Athletico Madrid

 

 

The 24-year-old Super Falcons forward, Francisca Ordega has put pen to paper on a season-long loan with Spanish football club, Atletico Madrid from American club, Washington Spirit.

 

Here's an official statement from the club on its latest signing;

 

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Nigerian forward of 24 years of age, comes from the American Washington Spirit.

 

Atletico de Madrid Femenino strengthens its offensive line with Francisca Ordega, who arrives from the Washington Spirit of the National Women's Soccer League.

 

The 24-year-old Nigerian footballer is on the front line and will wear our jersey until next March when he will start a new edition of the American competition.

 

After successfully completing the relevant medical examination, Francisca Ordega signed the contract that binds her to our club and was happy to wear rojiblanco.

 

"For me it is an honor and I am very happy to be here. Atletico Madrid is a great club, internationally recognized, and I really want to start," he told the club's website.

 

Questioned by how she defines herself as a footballer, Francisca Ordega asserts that as a "strong player, physically, athletic and very fast" and although she recognizes that she will need a period of adaptation, she concludes: "I will make the fans feel proud of me . "