Super Falcons striker Gift Monday joins Boston Legacy FC on five-year deal

Super Falcons striker Gift Monday has been unveiled by NWSL club Boston Legacy FC, signing a five-year contract and taking the number 22 jersey. The club announced the transfer from fellow NWSL side Washington Spirit on October 6, with Spirit receiving a US$500,000 transfer fee and a 20 percent sell‑on clause on any future sale. Monday, who joined Spirit from Spanish side UD Tenerife in March 2025, is regarded as one of the league’s top forwards. She set the NWSL record for the fastest hat‑trick from kickoff—scoring three goals in 35 minutes and 52 seconds against Houston Dash in September 2025—and tallied 12 goals and three assists in 48 appearances for Washington. Before her US move, Monday played for COD United Amazons, FC Robo and Bayelsa Queens in Nigeria.

Her move highlights the growing pathway for Nigerian women’s footballers into top‑tier overseas leagues and brings potential financial returns to Nigerian clubs through the sell‑on clause. With her proven goal‑scoring record, Monday could become a regular starter for Boston Legacy and increase visibility for the Super Falcons ahead of upcoming international tournaments.

Will her success in the NWSL inspire more Nigerian women to pursue professional contracts abroad, and how can local clubs better prepare players for such transitions?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/20/transfer-monday-unveiled-by-nwsl-club-boston-legacy-fc/