Super Falcons skipper reveals extent of injury ahead of Zambia clash

The Tremendous Falcons captain hobbled out after she sustained an harm of their fascinating semifinal conflict in opposition to Morocco 

Tremendous Falcons captain Onome Ebi has revealed that she can be out of motion for six-eight weeks as a consequence of a hamstring harm she sustained in Nigeria’s penalty shoot-out loss to Morocco.

The Tremendous Falcons locked horns with hosts Morocco within the semi-final of the Ladies’s Africa Cup of Nations. Nonetheless, it ended on a bitter observe for the nine-time African champions.

Rasheedat Ajibade and Halimat Ayinde obtained their marching orders halfway into the second half. Additionally, Ebi was taken off due to an harm.

Nonetheless, with 9 ladies, Nigeria held on sturdy to push the sport to additional time.

Sadly, regardless of their efforts, Morocco claimed the victory, 5-4 on penalties.

The 39-year-old had already been dominated out for the third-place match in opposition to Zambia, and she or he has come out to disclose how lengthy she can be out.

“I’m out as a consequence of a hamstring harm (biceps femoris muscle tear – Grade 2),” Ebi posted on Twitter.

“And I may require between six weeks to 2 months to recuperate. I suffered the harm within the grueling semi-final battle in opposition to Morocco on Monday that we misplaced on penalty shootout in Rabat. I might be again.”

Within the absence of Ebi, Leicester Metropolis defender Ashley Plumptre can be depended upon to deliver solidity to the center-back place.