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Super Falcons forward, Ordega, signs for Atletico Madrid

BY Remi Sulola

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Super Falcons forward Francisca Ordega has put pen to paper on a season-long loan with Spanish football club, Atletico Madrid.

The 24-year-old Nigerian is on loan from American club 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 statement read.

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

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

Speaking on the move, Ordega said: “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.”

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