Onome Ebi is celebrating her 43rd birthday today, with tributes pouring in for the legendary defender who remains one of the most decorated figures in African women’s football.
A former captain of the Nigeria women’s national football team, Ebi is widely regarded as a symbol of leadership, resilience, and consistency throughout her long international career.
She made history as the only African player to feature in six FIFA Women’s World Cup tournaments and also represented Nigeria in seven Women’s Africa Cup of Nations editions.
During her career, she won four WAFCON titles and earned over 109 caps for Nigeria, making her one of the most capped players in the history of the national team.
Ebi’s leadership, discipline, and fighting spirit have inspired a generation of young female footballers across Nigeria and the African continent.
Softfootball joins fans and the global football community in celebrating a true icon of the women’s game, wishing her continued health, happiness, and success beyond her playing career.