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Super Falcons defender Onome Ebi has announced her retirement from football after her remarkable career at both club and country level.
She announced the end of her 20-year-long career with the national team, earning 109 caps, the most by any Nigerian female player, and winning four African Women’s Championship titles. She also made history in 2023 as the first African footballer, male or female, to play in six FIFA Women’s World Cup tournaments.
She said,
"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..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."
The Super Falcons appreciated Onome Ebi through their captain Rasheedat Ajibade.
The statement,
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. Your resilience has inspired us to push beyond limits and believe in our potential to continue to make history. As you retire from professional football, we celebrate your monumental legacy and wish you boundless success in your next chapter. Your promise to mentor and uplift young African footballers ensures your impact will echo for generations. Thank you, Onome, for being our hero. Cheers to a legacy that will never fade!"
Ebi's career has taken her across clubs in Sweden, Turkey, Belarus, and China, where she earned a reputation for strength, consistency, and leadership.She played a key role in Nigeria’s dominance at the Africa Women’s Cup of Nations, winning multiple titles with the team. Beyond her defensive skills, her longevity and professionalism have made her a role model for younger players, cementing her legacy as a trailblazer in women’s football.
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