Super Falcons Commend Captain Onome Ebi As She Retires

By Tonia Okerekr

Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade, has hailed a former captain of the team, Onome Ebi on her retirement from competitive football.

Ajibade took to Facebook to share a message on behalf of the WAFCON champions to celebrate their ex-captain.

She said: “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,” Super Falcons wrote.

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The team recounted her early days with Bayelsa Queens to shining on global stages in Sweden, Turkey, China, Spain, and back home in Nigeria, Onome was praised for proving that no dream is too big and no barrier too high.

“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 is the first African man or woman to play in six World Cup tournaments,

She won multiple WAFCON titles, including four of gold medals in the 2010s. The former Super Falcons captain also played in Sweden, Belarus, Spain and Türkiye.