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Nigerian footballer
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Female
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Birth:
22 March 2001(London, Kingdom of Wessex, UK)
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The details
Biography
Introduction
Jennifer Onyi Echegini (born 22 March 2001) is a footballer who plays as a midfielder for Juventus and Nigeria women's national team. She was born in the Netherlands and raised in London, England.
College career
Echegini studied Management studies at Florida State University and played as midfielder for the Seminoles from 2022 through 2023. In December 2023, she won the Honda Sport Award for women's football and the Most Valuable Player of the ACC Tournament, ACC Offensive Player of the Year, and named to the First Team All-American.
Professional career
In January 2024, Echegini signed with Juventus on a multi-year contract through June 2026.
International career
Echegini was a member of the Nigerian Super Falcons squad that reached the round of 16 in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.
International goals
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 11 April 2023 | Marden Sports Complex, Alanya, Turkey |  New Zealand |
2–0 | 3–0 | Friendly |