Super Falcons of Nigeria star, Jennifer Echegini, has won the eBay MVP award for the best Under 23 player in the women’s Serie A in Italy.
The award recognizes the most outstanding young talent in the league.
The 23-year-old attacking midfielder joined Juventus Women’s Football Club in January and finished the season with 10 goals and 1 assist in 16 appearances.
While congratulating her in a statement on Juventus’ official website, the club wrote: “eBay MVP, Echegini Is The Best Under 23 In Serie A.
“Jennifer Onyi Echegini has a decisive impact with the Juventus Women.
“Having arrived in Turin last January directly from the United States, the midfielder born in 2001 took very little time to settle into the new reality, scoring 10 goals and 1 assist in 16 appearances.
“Those numbers have earned her, in just a few months, the title of eBay MVP as the best Under 23 in the women’s Serie A in the season just ended.
“A dedicated commemorative plaque that will be delivered at the beginning of next season. Congratulations, Joe!”
She started her youth career in Arsenal before having a short spell with two clubs in the US. She moved to Turin in January and had an instant impact.