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Onome Ebi: FIFA Honours First African Woman in 6 World Cups

Tare Magbei
Tare Magbei
Published: June 13, 2025
Last updated: June 13, 2025
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Onome Ebi: FIFA Honours First African Woman in 6 World Cups | Daily Report Nigeria
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The Super Falcons captain, Onome Ebi has been acknowledged by the world football governing body (FIFA) for her remarkable achievement. 

She is now recognized as the first African woman to participate in six World Cups.

READ ALSO: The Lionesses’ Triumph Over the Super Falcons: A Match Recap

At 40 years old, the Nigerian player has accomplished a feat that has only been achieved by a few others. 

Ebi Onome

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Specifically, her achievement is matched by Japan’s Homare Sawa, Canada’s Christine Sinclair, and Brazil’s Marta.

However, surpassing them all in participation is Brazil’s Formiga, who has taken part in an impressive seven editions of the competition.

Ebi Onome

Ebi’s journey in the World Cup began in the 2003 edition in the US, where she made her debut for Nigeria. 

READ ALSO: Super Falcons’ Coach Randy Waldrum Eager to Retain Position

At the age of 20, she entered the field as a substitute for the late Ifeanyi Chiejine during the Falcons’ opening game against North Korea, resulting in a 3-0 loss.

Ebi Onome

FIFA’s recognition of Ebi came shortly after Nigeria’s exit from the ongoing Women’s World Cup, expressed through a Facebook post. 

READ ALSO: Oliseh Disheartened by Super Falcons’ Exit

The post highlighted her incredible achievement, stating, “Six #FIFAWWC’s 🇳🇬 One Super Falcons legend. Onome Ebi is an icon.”

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