Super Falcons captain Onome Ebi recently signed a contract with Nigeria Women’s Football League team Naija Laterals.
Nigerian football stars, including Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa, have shown their support for Onome Ebi to return to the Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) by joining the Naija Laterals, according toSoccernet. ngreported.
The Abuja-based club has secured the signing of the Super Falcons star as they prepare for the 2023-24 season.
Ebi announced his move on social media and received congratulations from former Leicester star Musa, former Super Eagles goalkeeper Vincent Enyema, Super Falcons players Rinsola Babajide and Chiamaka Nadojie.
Many people flooded Musa’s comments section, writing “Congratulations” with a raised hands emoji. And both Enyeama and Babajide reacted with applause emojis.
The Paris FC goalkeeper, who captained Randy Waldrum’s team through the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, gave her verdict in one word, calling her ‘Legend’.
Ebi ended his career with Spain’s Levante Les Planas at the end of last year, making just one appearance for the Spanish club.
After not appearing in a club game since 2022 and playing five times with the Super Falcons under coach Randy Waldrum, Ebi has decided to return to club football.
Ebi’s decision to return to the NWFL goes beyond soccer, and her experience and leadership skills are expected to have a huge impact on the Naija Laterals team.
As the first African female soccer player to play in five World Cups, she will wear the team’s number 5 jersey and open a new chapter in her soccer career.
