Monday Gift Eyes Super Falcons Revival After Impressive Start with Washington Spirit

Nigerian forward Monday Gift has expressed confidence that her recent switch to NWFL side Washington Spirit will reignite her international career with the Super Falcons—despite being left out of Nigeria’s squad for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

The 23-year-old, who joined the American club from Spain’s UD Tenerife in April, has hit the ground running with two goals in three league games, already signaling a resurgence that could put her back on coach Randy Waldrum’s radar.

“This move will definitely impact my game with the Super Falcons,” she told Sports Boom. “Playing in such a competitive environment helps you grow mentally and physically.”

🔎 A Timely Career Boost

Since making her debut for Nigeria in 2019, Monday Gift has struggled to cement a consistent role, with only 10 national team caps to her name. Her omission from the Olympics squad may have stung, but her response has been anything but defeatist.

The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), known for its pace, physicality, and tactical demands, is offering Gift the exact kind of stage needed to evolve and compete at the highest level.

💬 Opinion: Bold Move, Right Timing

It’s no secret that competition for forward roles in the Super Falcons is fierce—Asisat Oshoala, Uchenna Kanu, and Ifeoma Onumonu have often taken center stage. But what Monday Gift is doing with this move is strategic and smart. Rather than settle for fringe roles or easy leagues, she’s choosing a battlefield that sharpens her game.

In the long run, this is the kind of ambition that national selectors can’t ignore. If her current form continues, her return to the Super Falcons may not just be deserved—it may be necessary.

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