Super Falcons captain Onome Ebi has dismissed concerns over her fitness levels ahead of the highly anticipated summer Olympics in Paris, France. The experienced defender, who was one of the notable absentees from the Olympic squad released by NFF, took to social media to address the criticism, labeling it as “misleading” and “unfair”.
Ebi’s outburst was directed at sports digital creator Ifeoluwa Leo-Olagbaye, who had questioned her ability to perform at the highest level due to her age. The 41-year-old defender, who has consistently proven her fitness and dedication to the team, was having none of it.
“Na God go punish you for this your news and misleading people,” Ebi wrote on her Facebook page. “Na God go punish all of una bloggers, I swear, una wan dey use my name trend. Useless fools.”
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The Super Falcons captain’s response has sparked a heated debate in the Nigerian football community, with many coming out in support of Ebi. Her teammates and fans have rallied around her, praising her leadership and commitment to the team despite not making it to the Olympic list.
The veteran defender has consistently shown her ability to perform at the highest level, and her exclusion from the squad may affect the team’s performance at the competition.
The controversy surrounding Ebi’s fitness and consequent exclusion from the squad has only added fuel to the fire, with many now eagerly anticipating the Super Falcons’ performance at the Olympics.
The Super Falcons will also play without Francesca Ordega and new convert Ashleigh Plumptre who was left out of the squad due to an injury. The Falcons prepare to face the best teams in the world and Ebi’s experience and leadership would have been invaluable. Her response to the criticism has only strengthened her resolve, and she is now more determined than ever to support her team to victory even from the stands.
The Super Falcons will open their Olympic campaign against a tough opponent and they are seemingly ready for the challenge. The team’s preparation has been intense, and they are confident in their ability to make a deep run in the tournament.
The world watches, the Super Falcons are ready to put on a show. They are determined to prove their critics wrong and make Nigeria proud. With Ebi out of the charge, the sky is the limit for this talented team.
