Former Super Falcons captain Onome Ebi has called time on her illustrious career after more than two decades in professional football.
The 43-year-old made the announcement via her X handle on Wednesday night, writing:
“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.”
Ebi began her career with Omidiran Babes in 2001, later playing for Bayelsa Queens before moving abroad to Swedish side Piteå.
She remains the Super Falcons’ most capped player with 109 appearances, winning the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations four times (2010, 2014, 2016, 2018).
Ebi also made history as the only African footballer—male or female—to feature in six FIFA Women’s World Cup tournaments.
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