Super Falcons star Onome Ebi honours her 'father' in an emotional video.
Super Falcons of Nigeria star Onome Ebi is trending on social media following her latest activity.
Ebi who is 40-years-old returns to the top of the trends after making history for the Super Falcons at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup
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Onome Ebi thanks 'father' Mr. Paul Okwudili Nnakwe
Onome Ebi expressed gratitude to Palepa, also known as Mr. Paul Okwudili Nnakwe, for helping to mold her into the skilled football player she is today.
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The 40-year-old Nigerian football star sent an invitation to her foundation coach so that she could show him her appreciation for everything he had taught her.
She made him famous and gave him all the credit for teaching her everything.
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.
She explained to her coach that he now served as her substitute father since her biological father had died away.
In the video, the veteran defender thanked Palepa with a hug and stated that he kept her safe when she began her career.
Along with the video was a message that said, "I want to use today to appreciate my father in football, my grassroot coach, my warrior who gave his everything to train me and help me to become who I am today.
"You're a KING PALEPA ❤️🤗. I love you and will forever appreciate you ❤️. Mr Paul Okwudili Nnakwe A.K.A (PALEPA). I celebrate you today.
"I wish I could give you this whole world, I will 🤗❤️. So many have forgotten how you sacrifice all your time to train us.
"You had no other job but to train us every day. You're my own special HERO 🤴👑. #pidginenglish."
Onome Ebi is now expected to return to the Super Falcons fold as they begin their quest to qualify for the 2024 Olympics.
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