Christy Ucheibe


Christy Onyenaturuchi Ucheibe OON is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder or a centre-back for Portuguese club Benfica (women's football)|Benfica] and the Nigeria national team.

Club career

Ucheibe played for Nasarawa Amazons in the 2018 season.
On 14 February 2020, Ucheibe signed for Portuguese club Benfica on a -year deal.

International career

Ucheibe was selected for the 2014 FIFA U-17 [Women's World Cup] and the 2018 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup. In the last tournament she played three matches from the start.
Ucheibe was called up to the Nigeria squad for the 2022 Women's [Africa Cup of Nations].
On 16 June 2023, she was included in the 23-player Nigerian squad for the FIFA [Women's World Cup 2023].
Ucheibe was called up to the Nigeria squad for the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament|2024 Summer Olympics].

Honours

Benfica
Nigeria
Individual
  • : 2023-24