National Teams
Christy Ucheibe lends support for Super Spartan Eagles
By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde
Benfica midfielder Christy Ucheibe made headlines by financially supporting the Spartan Eagles of Nigeria, the nation’s mini football national team.
Ucheibe, who just returned from the 2024 Olympics arranged for the support despite her busy pre-season schedule with her Portuguese club, SL Benfica with which she won the the Trofeu do Algerve Femenina title.
Ucheibe could not be present at the event, she sent a representative to deliver a token of support to the Spartan Eagles. This gesture coincided with the installation of Amb. Dr Jonathan Ojadah as the Grand Patron of the association.
Ucheibe’s contribution marks a significant milestone as she becomes the first Nigerian professional player to support the Spartan Eagles.
The association has expressed deep appreciation for her generosity and is encouraging other Nigerians to contribute in a similar manner.
Ucheibe is indeed an Iconic philanthropist and humanitarian doing marvelous things behind the scene.
On the field, the former Nasarawa Amazons star grew through the ranks from age grade to the national senior women’s national team where is a mainstay in the midfield.
She has won numerous titles with SL Benfica in Portugal and featured at\ last three tournaments, 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, and Paris 2024 Olympics for the Super Falcons.
