Super Falcons forward Gift Monday believes her switch to the NWSL with Washington Spirit will be a game-changer for her international career.
The Nigerian striker made the move from Spanish outfit UD Tenerife last month and has already started settling in well—netting twice in just three league appearances for Jonatan Giraldez’s side, Footballrover reports.
Why Gift Monday’s NWSL adventure matters for her Super Falcons career
The 23-year-old is convinced that the highly competitive nature of the NWSL will sharpen her mental and physical edge, ultimately benefiting her performances with the Super Falcons.
“This move will definitely impact my game with the Super Falcons. Playing in such a competitive environment helps you grow mentally and physically,” she told Sports Boom.
Adjusting quickly to the tempo of the NWSL, Gift Monday has shown signs of a player ready to take her Super Falcons career to a new level.
She acknowledged that playing in the American league exposes her to fresh challenges that demand more tactical awareness, fitness, and decision-making speed—key traits needed at the international level.
And she’s not stopping there.
The two aspects Gift Monday wants to Perfect
Gift Monday pinpointed positioning and finishing as the two vital aspects of her game she’s determined to refine.
While she credits her time in Spain for sparking some growth in those areas, she sees the NWSL as the right environment to accelerate that development.
Her ambition is crystal clear—use this platform to evolve into a more complete attacker for both club and Super Falcons duty.
“My positioning and finishing. I improved a bit in Spain, but I know I can do better. I’m still growing, and I need to perfect those parts of my game,” she admitted.
Her personal goal this season? It’s all about understanding the league better, blending with teammates, and bringing her own brand of football into the mix.
She emphasised that it’s all about developing mutual understanding. She also expressed her desire to bring her talent and quality to bear, particularly in boosting the team’s attack.
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