Toni Payne: Super Falcons star scores winning goal as Sevilla lifts Copa Andalucía

Payne again was not named in the starting lineup but scored for Sevilla against Sporting de Huelva in the Andalusian Cup final on Sunday, August 27, 2023. Image Credit - Twitter/Sevilla

Toni Payne: Super Falcons star scores winning goal as Sevilla lifts Copa Andalucía

Tosin Abayomi 14:30 - 27.08.2023

Super Falcons star Toni Oyedupe Payne scores winning goal as Sevilla beats Sporting de Huelva lifts Copa Andalucía.

Super Falcons of Nigeria star Antionette (Toni) Oyedupe Payne Toni Payne continues to rise to the top of the social media trends.

Payne played an integral role for her club side Sevilla as they lifted the 2023 Copa Andalucía.

Toni Payne returns to Sevilla

The 26-year-old who started all four Super Falcons games as they were knocked out by the Lionesses of England via penalties in the round of 16 of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup competed for Sevilla in the Andalusian Cup final.

Payne received a playful beating from her teammates as she returned to Sevilla earlier in the week.

In a video on their social media platforms, Payne is seen receiving touches from her teammates upon her return to the club.

Toni Payne's journey to Copa Andalucía with Sevilla

On Tuesday, August 22, 2023, Sevilla confirmed the return of Payne to the club. (Image Credit - Twiiter/tosinsports)
On Tuesday, August 22, 2023, Sevilla confirmed the return of Payne to the club. (Image Credit - Twiiter/tosinsports)

Earlier this week, Payne was on the bench as Sevilla Feminino recorded a 4-1 victory against Granada Feminino in the Andalusian Cup semifinal.

Payne did not start the game but came on to make an impact as Sevilla cruised to a comfortable victory.

To wrap up the win for Sevilla, Payne late in the game bagged an assist locating Cristina Martín-Prieto down the middle to score the fourth.

Payne was on the bench as Sevilla Feminino recorded a 4-1 victory against Granada Feminino in the Andalusian Cup semifinal earlier this week. Image Credit - Twitter/Sevilla
Payne was on the bench as Sevilla Feminino recorded a 4-1 victory against Granada Feminino in the Andalusian Cup semifinal earlier this week. Image Credit - Twitter/Sevilla

Toni Payne wins Copa Andalucía with Sevilla against Sporting de Huelva

Payne again was not named in the starting lineup for Sevilla against Sporting de Huelva in the Andalusian Cup final on Sunday, August 27, 2023.

Payne is now expected to help Sevilla as they go through pre-season for their campaign in the Spanish Women's First Division. Image Credit - Twitter/Sevilla
Payne is now expected to help Sevilla as they go through pre-season for their campaign in the Spanish Women's First Division. Image Credit - Twitter/Sevilla

She however came on to have an impact just as she did in the semifinal against Granada Feminino

Payne latched on to the ball in the 63rd minute to put Sevilla in front.

It was the breakthrough Sevilla needed but they could not get a second goal.

Payne latched on to the ball in the 63rd minute to put Sevilla in front. Image Credit - Twitter/Sevilla
Payne latched on to the ball in the 63rd minute to put Sevilla in front. Image Credit - Twitter/Sevilla

The goal by Payne proved to be enough as Sevilla held on against Sporting de Huelva to win the Andalusian Cup final

The success of Payne with Sevilla comes a day after her Super Falcons colleague Rasheedat Ajibade provided an assist as Atletico Madrid defeated AC Milan to win the Women's Cup.

Payne is now expected to help Sevilla as they go through pre-season for their campaign in the Spanish Women's First Division.

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