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Onome Ebi joins Spanish club Levante Las Planas
Super Falcons defender, Onome Ebi has joined FC Levantine Las Planas in the Spanish Primera division on a free transfer.
The 39-year-old represented Nigeria at the Women African Cup of Nations but got injured in the knockout stages of the tournament.
Onome has the most World Cup appearances for Nigeria and the joint most in the world with five, have won the WAFCON four times out of her seven appearances and has over a 100 caps for Nigeria something not common in Women Football.
Levantine announced her signing on Thursday, “Welcome Ebi Onome! The experienced Nigerian defender arrives to join the team’s defense.
“Welcome @onosky5 #AúpaLevante.”
The veteran defender also took to social media to celebrate the new move with a message that said,
“New Home New Experience @fclevantelasplanasfem . Thank You Lord For Another Opportunity.”
The skipper will join her compatriots such as Rasheedat Ajibade (Atletico Madrid), Oyedupe Payne (Sevilla) and Asisat Oshoala (Barcelona).