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 and the Nigeria national team.
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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.

Honours

Benfica
Nigeria
Individual
  • : 2023-24