Nigeria beat the hosts of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup 3-2, making Onome Ebi the oldest player in the tournament and the first African to appear in six World Cups. Ta.
Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) side Naija Laterals have significantly expanded their squad with the official announcement of Super Falcons captain Onome Ebi as their latest addition, Soccernet.ng reports.
At the end of last year, the experienced defender ended his spell with Spanish club Levante Les Planas, where he did not feature much and only made one appearance for the Spanish club.
After not appearing in a club match since 2022 and winning five international caps with Randy Waldrum’s Super Falcons, Ebi has made the decision to return to club football.
For Ebi, this return to club football takes her back to the NWFL and marks her return to the league for the first time in 15 years since leaving Bayelsa Queens.
In Naija Laterals, the accomplished centre-back, the first African footballer to feature in six World Cups, begins a new chapter in his football career as he proudly wears the number 5 jersey. Masu.
During his career as a soccer player, Ebi displayed his skills on the field representing clubs from different countries, including Sweden, Turkey, Belarus, China, and Spain. Her experience and leadership skills are expected to have a significant impact on the Naija Ratels team.
An outstanding member of the Nigerian Super Falcons, Onome Ebi boasts an impressive record of 109 caps and three goals.
Ebi expressed his motivation for joining Naija Laterls in an Instagram post, revealing that it was more than just playing soccer.
“My joining Naija Laterals is about more than just playing soccer. This is because women often have to work twice as hard to succeed as men. In a climate where people have to act like themselves, the aim is to encourage ambitious young grassroots athletes to think and believe that if they have the courage, like I did, they can make history. < /em>
“I strongly believe that my story will not be complete unless I achieve my goal of giving back to the Nigerian league that made me a star. It was not an easy decision, but I believe Nigeria needs me now,” she wrote.
With Ebi’s arrival at Naija Ratels, her presence will motivate and encourage her fellow players as they prepare for the upcoming NWFL campaign.
