The Super Falcons have celebrated Captain Onome Ebi for her outstanding impact on Nigerian women’s football as she bows out of professional football.
In a touching post shared on X on Thursday by teammate Rasheedat Ajibade, the team commended Ebi for her leadership and enduring legacy.
“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.
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“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,” Super Falcons wrote.
The team highlighted her rise from Bayelsa Queens to making her mark in Sweden, Turkey, China, Spain, and later returning to Nigeria, praising Onome for demonstrating that dreams have no limits and barriers can always be overcome.
“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!,” the statement concluded.
Ebi wraps up a 20-year career with the national team, during which she earned 109 caps—the highest by any Nigerian female player—and secured four African Women’s Championship titles.
In 2023, she etched her name in history as the first African footballer, male or female, to feature in six FIFA Women’s World Cup tournaments.
In her own X post on Wednesday, Ebi looked back on her career, ” 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.”
