Prolific Super Falcons defender Onome Ebi has announced her retirement from professional football, bringing an end to a two-decade-long career with the Nigerian women’s national team.
Ebi made the announcement in a statement on her X account on Wednesday.
“Today, I officially retire from professional football.
“The journey has been filled with challenges, victories, and lessons that shaped me into who I am today.
“Though I hang up my boots, my purpose in the game continues: to give back, to guide, and to be a voice for players,” she wrote.
Ebi, a 42-year-old center-back, is one of Africa’s most decorated female footballers, holding several continental and global records.
In a heartfelt message posted on X on Thursday by teammate Rasheedat Ajibade, Captain Onome Ebi was honored for her remarkable contribution to Nigerian women’s football after retiring from professional football.
She made her debut for the Super Falcons in 2003 and has 109 caps, the most by any Nigerian female player.
“On behalf of every member of the Super Falcons, we extend our deepest gratitude to you, Captain Onome Ebi, for your extraordinary service and leadership over the past two decades.
“Your four WAFCON titles and historic six FIFA Women’s World Cup appearances have made you a beacon of excellence for our team.
“You have been more than a captain. You’ve been a trailblazer who paved the way for this generation of players,” the Super Falcons wrote.
