Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade and defender Osinachi Ohale have paid tribute to former team captain Onome Ebi following her retirement from professional football.
Ebi Bids Farewell
On Wednesday, Ebi made her retirement official. “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 across Africa and beyond. Thank you,” the veteran centre-back wrote on X.
Stars React
Ajibade and Ohale took to social media to celebrate Ebi’s illustrious career.
“Congratulations on a fantastic career Ebi Onome. We wish you all the best for the future!” Ajibade wrote on X.
Ohale added, “Happy retirement my able 5 @onosky5, I pray that this new chapter brings you lots of success and wins.”
A Glittering Legacy
The 42-year-old Ebi is the Super Falcons’ most capped player, boasting 109 appearances.
She has won the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations four times and is the only African footballer to feature in six FIFA Women’s World Cup tournaments.
