Nigeria Ordega Joins Levante UD Femenino On Two Years Deal

Levante UD Femenino have confirmed the signing of Super Falcons forward, Francisca Ordega on a two -year deal.
Ordega joined the Spanish Primera Iberdrola side for the remainder of the season plus two more years the club said in a statement.
The prolific forward is returning to Spain having played for Atletico de Madrid in the 2017-2018 season.
Levante UD Femenino in a statement said the Nigerian international will bring to the club her vast experience.

Levante UD Femenino has acquired the services of forward Francisca Ordega (19-10-1993, Gboko, Nigeria) for the remainder of the season plus two more, that is, she signs until 2023.

“The international attacker with Nigeria has extensive experience in European football and, specifically, played for Atlético de Madrid during part of the 2017-18 financial year, playing a total of eight games in the Primera Iberdrola. 

“In addition, he has belonged to clubs such as Bayelsa Queens and River Angels and, outside his country, in Russian Rossinyaka, Swedish Pitea, Washington Spirit, Sydney FC and Shanghai Shenhua.

“Regarding her appearances with the Nigerian national team, ‘Franny’ is one of the most established footballers of the ‘Super Eagles’. 

“With his national team, he has won the editions of the Africa Cup of Nations in 2010, 2014, 2016 and 2018 and participated in the 2011, 2015 and 2019 World Cups.

Her record also reflects, among others, a First Iberdrola title and a runner-up in the US championship. 

“On a personal note, she has been twice elected MVP of the African Soccer Championship and was nominated for Best African Soccer Player in 2014 and 2018.

Ordega will now rival Asisat Oshoala who plays for Barcelona female team, Rasheedat Ajibade, Atletico and other of her Super Falcons teammates.


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