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Super Falcons veteran Onome Ebi had to lock her comment section on social media to avoid backlash from angry fans.
Nigeria international Onome Ebi has finally found a new club, putting an end to her year-long search for a new home.
But Onome’s announcement came with an unexpected twist as she locked her fans out of the celebration.
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Ashleigh Plumptre: Al-Ittihad players welcome Super Falcons star with beating
Nigeria's Ashleigh Plumptre swapped England for Saudi Arabia as a free agent and has been welcomed in a special manner by her new Al-Ittihad teammates.
The 40-year-old veteran Super Falcons defender, who recently attended the ninth FIFA Women’s World Cup, FIFAWWC, unattached, has joined Nigeria Women’s Football League, NWFL, side Naija Ratels.
Onome reveals new club
Onome’s journey to this point began after her contract with Spanish side Levante Las Planas expired in the summer of 2022.
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Despite her free agent status, she managed to make it to the global showpiece, the FIFAWWC, co-hosted by New Zealand and Australia.
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Super Falcons: Fans call on 40-year-old Onome Ebi to retire
Nigerians have called on Super Falcons star Onome Ebi to retire from football after representing her country for several years.
Onome plated two matches, including the shock win against co-hosts, Australia and the round of 16 battle against European champions, England.
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However, it took a full year for her to secure a new club, culminating in her signing with Naija Ratels.
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In a post on her official X.com account, the experienced defender announced her move to Ratels, saying, “Mama Onome, Naija Ratels.”
Super Falcon locks account
The club reveal, however, was not without its quirks, as Onome seemed to take a swipe at her critics and those who have questioned her continued involvement with the Super Falcons.
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FOOTBALL Nigeria’s Super Falcons’ captain flaunts curves, beauty to celebrate 40th birthday ahead of World Cup duty
At 40, Onome Ebi could become the first male or female player to play at six different FIFA World Cups if she captains Nigeria to Australia and New Zealand in July.
In response to the ongoing scrutiny, she chose to lock her comment section to prevent any feedback or reactions to her club announcement.
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Her latest move, Pulse Sports can say may be connected to controversies surrounding her recent invitation to the national Women’s team, the Falcons, as reported by Pulse Sports.
With her move to Naija Ratels, Onome Ebi has embarked on a new chapter in her football career and her decision to silence her critics adds an intriguing twist to the story.
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