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Monday and Super Falcons to take on Senegal in June friendlies
Washington, D.C. (06/02/2026) – Washington Spirit forward Gift Monday has been called up to the Nigeria Women’s National Team for the federation’s upcoming friendlies against Senegal, the Nigeria Football Federation announced recently. The Super Falcons will host both matches in Ikenne, located in southwest Nigeria.
Monday first appeared for the Super Falcons in 2021 and has since played in over ten matches for the side. The star forward was part of Nigeria’s 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup squad as well. Since joining the Spirit early last season, Monday has appeared in 40 total matches for Washington, tallying 12 goals and two assists.
Nigeria’s June Schedule:
- vs Senegal | Friday, June 5 (Remos Stars Stadium, Ikenne, Nigeria)
- vs Senegal | Monday, June 8 (Remos Stars Stadium, Ikenne, Nigeria)
The Spirit will next take the pitch at Audi Field on Friday, July 3 when the side returns from the NWSL-wide June break to host the Houston Dash. Kicking off the holiday weekend at 8 p.m. EDT, tickets are available at WashingtonSpirit.com/tickets.
About The Washington Spirit
The Washington Spirit is the premier professional women’s soccer team based in Washington, D.C. and plays at Audi Field in Buzzard Point. The Spirit was founded on November 21, 2012 and is an inaugural member of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) the fastest growing sports league in the US. The club is home to some of the best players in the world who have won championships for both club and country. For more information about the Spirit, visit WashingtonSpirit.com and follow the club on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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