Onome Ebi smiles at Super Falcons exclusion from Olympic Qualifiers

Onome Ebi was not among the Super Falcons players called up and took to her official social media platforms to react. Instagram/Onome Ebi

Onome Ebi smiles at Super Falcons exclusion from Olympic Qualifiers

Tosin Abayomi 17:50 - 09.10.2023

See how 40-year-old Super Falcons captain Onome Ebi reacted to not being included in the team for the Olympic Qualifiers.

Super Falcons of Nigeria captain Onome Ebi is back on the social media trends.

The 40-year-old defender is back in the spotlight based on her latest social media post.

Onome Ebi and Super Falcons

The veteran with the national team recently took to her official social media platforms to show off her style.

Super Falcons captain Onome Ebi is still part of the team (Photo Credit: Imago)
Super Falcons captain Onome Ebi is still part of the team (Photo Credit: Imago)

On her official social media platforms, Ebi posed in a colorful styled outfit and handbag.

The caption by Ebi celebrates her return to the local side Naija Ratels.

Super Falcons of Nigeria captain Onome Ebi is back on the social media trends. Instagram/Onome Ebi
Super Falcons of Nigeria captain Onome Ebi is back on the social media trends. Instagram/Onome Ebi

Onome Ebi after the World Cup

Ebi has been discussed by Nigerian football fans on social media following her exploits at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.

Earlier this month, the Super Falcons list for a 2024 Africa Women's Cup of Nations (WAFCON) against Sao Tome and Principe was released.

Onome Ebi put up several posts wearing a gown, showing off her curves with messages to celebrate her 40th birthday in style.
Onome Ebi put up several posts wearing a gown, showing off her curves with messages to celebrate her 40th birthday in style.

Some Nigerians were not happy with the inclusion of Ebi and called on the Super Falcons captain to retire from football after representing her country for several years.

Nigerian fans tell Onome Ebi to retire from Super Falcons

The Super Falcons defender has participated in a number of international and African tournaments for Nigeria.

Onome Ebi featured in a record sixth FIFA World Cup. (Photo Credit: Imago)
Onome Ebi featured in a record sixth FIFA World Cup. (Photo Credit: Imago)

She made history by becoming the first female African football player to compete in six different FIFA Women's World Cup competitions.

Fans have urged Onome to resign after she became the oldest African woman to compete at the 2023 Women's World Cup.

Onome Ebi reacts to the Super Falcons list

22 players have been invited to the Super Falcons of Nigeria camp in preparation for this month's match against the Senior Women National Team of Ethiopia.

Onome Ebi recalled how he had taught her how to play soccer when she was a young child and how, despite some criticism of his methods, he was still well-liked in general. - Image Credit - Onome Ebi/Instagram
Onome Ebi recalled how he had taught her how to play soccer when she was a young child and how, despite some criticism of his methods, he was still well-liked in general. - Image Credit - Onome Ebi/Instagram

Ebi was not among the players called up and took to her official social media platforms to react.

She posted a smiling emoji to the list on her stories and put up a message that said, "Make sure you give them an interesting topic to talk about 🥰😍🤗."

Ebi who recently celebrated her youth coach has won four out of the six African Women's Championships she participated in and is a legend with the national team.

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