Toni Payne

Antionette Oyedupe "Toni" Payne OON (; born 22 April 1995) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Serie A club Inter Milan. Born in the United States, she represents Nigeria at international level.

Early life Payne was born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama to Nigerian parents. She is the older sister of fellow footballers Stephen and Nicole Payne. She and her sister Nicole have played together in the Nigeria national team.

Club career In 2017, Ajax invited Payne for an internship, which led to her signing for the club. She made her league debut against ADO Den Haag on 19 May 2017. Payne scored her first league goal against PSV on 27 May 2018, scoring in the 16th minute.

On 4 July 2018, Payne was announced at Sevilla. She made her league debut against Albacete on 9 September 2018. Payne scored her first league goal against Rayo Vallecano on 16 September 2018, scoring in the 89th minute. On 18 June 2019, it was announced that her contract was extended for two further years.

On 19 July 2024, Payne was announced at Everton. On 7 December 2025, Payne assisted the goal for Honoka Hayashi to beat Chelsea 1–0, ending the longest unbeaten streak in Super League history of 34 matches. On 26 June 2026, it was announced that she would leave Everton when her contract expired.

On 12 July 2026, it was announced that Payne had signed a two-year contract with Serie A club Inter Milan until 30 June 2028.

International career Through birth and descent, Payne was eligible to play for the United States or Nigeria.

United States Payne played for the United States under-17 team, and was in the team which won the 2012 CONCACAF U-17 Championship.

Nigeria In 2019, Payne declared her intention to switch her international career to Nigeria. Her first appearance facing a national team was two days later against Uzbekistan.

Payne was called up to the Nigeria squad for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations.

On 16 June 2023, she was included in the 23-player Nigerian squad for the FIFA World Cup 2023.

Payne was called up to the Nigeria squad for the 2024 Summer Olympics.

On 20 June 2025, Payne was named in the final Nigeria squad for the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations.

Career statistics Club

International

Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Payne goal.

Honours Nigeria

Women's Africa Cup of Nations: 2024

Orders