Nigeria Super Falcons star Francisca Ordega joins Atletico Madrid

- Atletico Madrid have signed Super Falcons attacker Francisca Ordega- She joins on loan from Washington Spirit of the National Women's Soccer League- Ordega has appeared 27 times for the Falcons scoring seven timesAtletico de Madrid Femenino have signed Super Falcons attacker Francisca Ordega on loan from the Washington Spirit of the National Women's Soccer League in the USA.The 24-year-old forward signed a contract with the La Liga champions until March 2018 when she will return to the USA for the start of the new National Women's Soccer League season.Ordega celebrates after scoring a goal for Nigeria. Photo: fifa.comREAD ALSO:Salah beats Messi, Ronaldo, Hazard to win top Champions League award againAfter successfully completing the relevant medical examination, Francisca Ordega signed thecontract that binds her to the Rojiblanco."For me it's an honor and I'm very happy to be here. Atletico Madrid is a great club, internationally recognized, and I really want to start," she told the club's website.PAY ATTENTION:Get the latest News on NAIJ.com News AppShe described herself as a"strong player, physically, athletic and very fast"and although she recognizes that she will need a period of adaptation, she concludes:"I will make the fans feel proud of me."The team are the current champions of the women's Primera Division. Ordega has appeared 27 times for the Falcons scoring seven times.Nigeria Super Eagles qualify for 2018 FIFA WorldCup