The professional footballing journey of Super Falcons defender Onome Ebi seems not to be ending anytime soon as she confirms willingness to continue playing npflupdates.com reports.
Ebi in a recent interview with Brila told journalists that she is not going to throw in the towel on her professional career as a result of pressure from critics.
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According to the 40-year-old defender, she is only giving up on playing when her body tells her to. So, as long as she keeps getting the vibes to keep going by her body, she’ll keep doing what she loves best.
Super Falcons defender talks about her retirement
“When I’m done I would make that decision myself, nobody is going to talk me into retirement or make me stop playing,” the Super Falcons leader said to Brila FM.
“It’s the game I love, it’s the game I enjoy so when I’m done when I’m satisfied that I can no longer play I will call it a day, nobody can make me retire when I’m not ready.“
Reacting to the assertion of the Naija Ratels captain, Facebook user, Mo Sa’eed reminded Ebi that there are younger players who needed a spot to showcase their talents. And a possible continuity may hinder such talents from seeing the limelight.
“There are young footballer’s that needs opportunity to work hard and be like u. Please Aunty give way to ur children and thanks for what you’ve been doing for our beloved super falcons,” he commented on a Facebook post.
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“Carry go. I encourage you biko. The team need experienced legs to encourage the young’s. She has not handed over the baton meaning she is fit. She has identified with a team, abi, go and access her performance in their training and matches,” another user Chijiuba Ucheanya said.
“Please, allow her to breathe. Ebi, have your focus! With their mouth, they retired JJ, Omokachi, Finidi, Babayaro, Olise, etc. Oya mention others,” he added.
See the role of Ronaldo in his nation’s team. Are there no young ones there?” Chijiuba Ucheanya
