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Super Falcons’ former captain hangs up boots after historic career
Veteran Nigerian international Ebi Onome has officially announced her retirement from football.
The former Super Falcons captain released a farewell graphic on social media that underlines a decorated career for club and country.
The retirement announcement, headlined “Official Retirement Announcement” and shared via the handle @onosky5, celebrates a career packed with landmark achievements for the Super Falcons and long-serving figure in African women’s football.
A record-setting international resume
Onome’s international record places her among Nigeria’s modern greats. She made six FIFA Women’s World Cup appearances to become the only African player, male or female, to reach that number of World Cup tournaments.
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19:57 - 17.09.2025
Super Falcons legend Onome Ebi announces retirement
After 2 decades, Super Falcons of Nigeria legend Onome Ebi is retiring from football.
She also featured in seven Africa Women’s Cup of Nations (AWCON) tournaments, winning the continental crown four times.
She recorded over 100 international caps, an Olympic Games appearance and two All-African Games participations, including a gold medal.
Leadership and advocacy
During her career Onome served as captain of the Super Falcons. The retirement graphic describes her as “Legend. Captain. Advocate.” and frames her departure as the close of a chapter that began “from a girl with a dream… to a legend with a legacy.”
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Club career across Europe and Asia
Onome’s professional life extended beyond Nigeria. She had a club career across Europe and Asia, specifically naming Turkey, Sweden, Belarus, China and Spain among the countries where she played.
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'She rocked it with pride' - Super Falcons icon Onome hails Plumptre as new no.5 after comeback
Ebi Onome praises new number 5 Ashleigh Plumptre’s proud return to the Super Falcons in a 0-0 draw against Portugal, as Nigeria gears up for WAFCON 2025.
That international club experience mirrors the national-team longevity that made her a familiar figure to multiple generations of Nigerian supporters.
While the graphic focuses on career milestones, it also signals a heartfelt send-off: “Now retiring with gratitude, purpose, and love for African football.”