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Nigerian Football Icon Onome Ebi Retires After Historic Career

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Nigerian Football Icon Onome Ebi Retires After Historic Career

Onome Ebi, a legendary Nigerian female footballer, announced her retirement after a decorated two-decade career. Ebi, the first African to play in six FIFA World Cups, captained the Super Falcons to four continental titles.

She made history as the oldest player in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup final. Ebi played for various clubs across Europe, including Olympiacos, Chelsea, and PSG.

Her retirement marks the end of an era for Nigerian women's football, celebrating her resilience and leadership on the field.

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