Official : Nigerian Striker Signs Professional Contract With Ajax Amsterdam

Dutch Women Eredivisie side Ajax Amsterdam have completed the signing of highly-rated Nigerian striker Toni Payne following a successful trial.<br /><br />Payne has penned a professional contract and will return to the club in May when she completes her examinations at Duke University.<br /><br />&ldquo;I am very excited to join Ajax for the rest of their season as well as next season,&rdquo; said Payne to goduke.com.<br /><br />&ldquo;I am grateful for this wonderful opportunity to play with such a strong and competitive club.&rdquo;<br /><br />Toni Payne had been drafted into the NWSL by Kansas City, but she favoured a move to Ajax Amsterdam.<br /><br />Though eligible to represent the Super Falcons, she has caps for the United States U23 team. <br /><br />Igho Kingsley <br /><br />Photo Credit : topdrawersoccer.com<br />
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