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Christy Ucheibe: From Kano to FIFAWWC via Champions League

Amara Obah
Last updated: June 3, 2025 11:56 am
Amara Obah
Published: June 3, 2025
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Christy Onyenaturuchi Ucheibe, born December 25, 2000, in Kano, has steadily become one of Nigeria’s most reliable midfielders, with a journey marked by grit, skill, and determination from local academies to the global stage.

Ucheibe began her professional career with Nigeria’s Nasarawa Amazons, where she laid the foundation for her rise in football. Reflecting on her time there, she told www.aclsports.com:

“My time with Amazons was a fantastic and amazing moment. It was a great privilege to play amongst great players. It really shaped the beginning of my career.”

In 2019, she made the bold move to Europe, signing with Swedish club Assi IF. Just a year later, in February 2020, she joined SL Benfica in Portugal, a turning point in her career. Since then, she has played a vital role in Benfica’s dominance of Portuguese women’s football, helping the team to five consecutive league titles and several domestic cup victories.

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— Ucheibe Christy (@UcheibeC) April 12, 2025

Internationally, Ucheibe has represented Nigeria from U-17 to the senior team. She played at the 2014 U-17 World Cup, the 2018 U-20 World Cup, and made her senior debut at the 2022 WAFCON, where she scored against Botswana. She also featured at the 2023 World Cup and 2024 Olympics in Paris.

I am so proud to have scored my first goal for the Super Falcons and helped the team secure this important victory ⚽️ #UC23 #BOTNGA #SuperFalcons #WAFCON2022 pic.twitter.com/LPYSsTNCQ7

— Ucheibe Christy (@UcheibeC) July 7, 2022

Known for her strength, vision, and calm under pressure, Ucheibe has developed into a midfield leader who connects defence and attack, often doing the essential but overlooked work that fuels team success.

Despite her rising profile, Ucheibe has faced her share of setbacks. Speaking about her toughest moments, she shared:

“For country, I would say the semi-final of the WAFCON 2022 against Morocco. It was a devastating moment for me, I couldn’t get over it easily. But what is done is done.”

“For club side, I have so many, but I would go with the Champions League loss against Lyon. Benfica didn’t deserve to lose that game 4-1 in the quarterfinals. We did so good in that game, it was a tough one to take.”

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— Information Glorious - SL Benfica (@InformGlorious2) August 11, 2024

On how she copes with difficult matches, Ucheibe keeps a grounded perspective:

“After every tough game, you just have to get over it. There are things you can’t control, and I try to focus on the ones I can. It’s okay to reflect and work on your performance, but the key is to move ahead.”

Living abroad hasn’t dimmed her connection to home. She admits missing some Nigerian comforts:

“I miss Oha soup and fufu, that’s the only soup I haven’t been able to make since I moved to Europe.”

Super Falcons star Christy Ucheibe's father came to watch her play for the first time in Nigeria vs South Africa duel In Abuja pic.twitter.com/9ACD6z2cy0

— Samuel Ahmadu🇳🇬 (@samueloahmadu) April 6, 2024

When asked to share a message for her fans in her native Igbo language, she responded warmly:

“Afurum unu anya,” meaning “I love you all.”

And when it comes to music, her playlist is proudly Nigerian:

“It’s a tough one between Wizkid and Kizz Daniel, but I’d go with Kizz Daniel. Wizkid is great, but I love Kizz Daniel’s style of music. And for gospel, at the moment it’s Mirabel Somi.”

Not seen a better midfield player in the tournament....my description of her in comms last night has she got three lungs.

— kevin keatings (@_keatings) August 8, 2023

When asked what advice she has for young players who want to follow in her footsteps, Ucheibe said:

“Be yourself, do your thing, and be confident in yourself. But most importantly, know God first, because God is great.”

At just 24, Christy Ucheibe’s story is still unfolding. But whether in Benfica’s red or Nigeria’s green, she’s fast becoming a name that commands respect, and one that fans can truly rally behind.

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