Rashidat Ajibade appreciates Onome Ebi’s contribution to Nigeria and African football

Nigerian women’s senior national team captain, Rashidat Ajibade, expressed gratitude to former super falcon captain Onome Ebi, who officially announced her retirement from football on Wednesday.

 

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Ajibade who took over the captain armband from Ebi, on a post on her Instagram page, called the former defender a beacon of excellence as she highlighted all that the 41 year old had done for the Super Falcons.

“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 captain’

The Paris Saint-Germain feminine FC player went further to call the former captain a trailblazer who inspired many young footballers to never give up.

“You have been more than a captain. You’ve been a trailblazer who paved the way for this generation of players.

From your early days with Bayelsa Queens to shining on global stages in Sweden, Turkey, China, Spain, and back home in Nigeria, you showed us 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.

Thank you, Onome, for being our hero. ”

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