naptu2:
I suspect that they also appealed to Ordega not to go live.

naptu2:
Alba Redondo has moved to Real Madrid.

Deltamani:
Let me not just talk, it will look as if I’m rubbishing her too..

lovewins:


Ordega was live yesterday with David Doherty. It didn't take too long though. I think she was circumspect and just dispelled the rumour, didn't do all of the funny things Onome is doing now.

naptu2:


Understandable. Ebi has been under attack for a much longer period.

lovewins:


I don't necessarily agree with your framing. Onome was criticized after he decision not to resign from the national team immediately after the World cup. Many people (myself inclusive) while we didn't necessarily think she made the world cup list on merit could understand her inclusion as we felt that was the right way to honour her contribution of many years to the team. It was just the best way for her to bow out.

When she however hinted on her continuing with the team many criticized. Criticisms aren't outside the borderline of acceptable speech. Of course I acknowledge a few persons directed hate towards her, it comes with the territory (social media) but the vast majority of people criticised her. When she stopped making the team it largely stopped too. It is why I asked if the article mentioned her cause I felt she's intentionally inserting herself into the conversation, that's before you drew my attention to those trolling her on social media.

So no, Onome wasn't under attack. She was criticized.

Deltamani:
This is the Brazilian Olympic squad 🇧🇷. Who do you miss?

lovewins:


I don't necessarily agree with your framing. Onome was criticized after he decision not to resign from the national team immediately after the World cup. Many people (myself inclusive) while we didn't necessarily think she made the world cup list on merit could understand her inclusion as we felt that was the right way to honour her contribution of many years to the team. It was just the best way for her to bow out.

When she however hinted on her continuing with the team many criticized. Criticisms aren't outside the borderline of acceptable speech. Of course I acknowledge a few persons directed hate towards her, it comes with the territory (social media) but the vast majority of people criticised her. When she stopped making the team it largely stopped too. It is why I asked if the article mentioned her cause I felt she's intentionally inserting herself into the conversation, that's before you drew my attention to those trolling her on social media.

So no, Onome wasn't under attack. She was criticized.

Deltamani:
This is the Brazilian Olympic squad 🇧🇷. Who do you miss?

naptu2:


Comments about her appearance, her age (not related to football), insults, etc are not criticism, they are personal attacks and in fact, bullying.

Most Super Falcons players do not announce their resignation from the national team, they just stop being called up, so that is not an issue

milann:
That lady that scored a hattrick against Costa Rica last year. Where is she?

lovewins:


Now you're inferring things I never said. I already acknowledged that there were personal attacks and shouldn't be condone. My argument however is that those make up a small portion of the conversation. Most of what she received was criticism and those are valid.

Desire announced her resignation though, she should have taken a cue from that.

naptu2:


Understandable. Ebi has been under attack for a much longer period.

lovewins:


Now you're inferring things I never said. I already acknowledged that there were personal attacks and shouldn't be condone. My argument however is that those make up a small portion of the conversation. Most of what she received was criticism and those are valid.

Desire announced her resignation though, she should have taken a cue from that.

naptu2:



1) She recieved a lot of personal attacks and that caused her to close her comments section several times. Not everyone can deal with those attacks. Victor Osimhen's rants were not caused directly by the false articles that were written, but by insults from people who came to his social media pages to attack him. I saw the personal attacks against Onome Ebi myself. Not everybody can handle lies told about them. You saw the headline that Deltamani shared, where they wrote that she challenged Randy, did she really challenge Randy or was she challenging the rumour mongers and false articles??



2) Rita Chikwelu, Faith Ikidi, Evelyn Nwabuoku, etc have not announced their retirement from the national team. They simply stopped being picked.

lovewins:


1. Again, no one is denying that she received personal attacks and they stand condemned. The point however is that the bast majority of the commentary were criticism. There was a time on this thread where Onome dominated the conversation. After she stopped appearing on the list it stopped.

2. I used Desire because she's the most recent example. She showed us how it should be done. Whether or not any other person emulates that is up to them.

naptu2:
I was going to write this before I saw Onome's post.

With each passing minute I am convinced that the story is completely fake.

Onome Ebi holds a record and she wrote about her dream of extending that record (as is her right). People complained and some attacked her, but I said that she has the right to dream, what matters is what the officials do and the officials actually stopped calling her up. She also stopped talking about the record and focused on her club career, yet people continue to attack her.

She has not posted about the record or playing for the Falcons in a long time, yet people continue to bash her.

Someone came up with a story and people did not bother to confirm if the story is true, they immediately started bashing her and Ordega. These people are human and there is a limit to what they can take. Randy Waldrum blocked Nigerian journalists because of things like this and he is older than the players.

Now I can bet my kidney that the story is entirely false, yet people take pleasure in insulting her, why?

Anyway, this is her latest post.

naptu2:


1) To the best of my knowledge Onome Ebi is not on Nairaland and is not reacting to comments on Nairaland. She is reacting to comments directly against her on her social media pages. I saw those comments and her reactions.

2) Desire Oparanozie is an exception, not the norm.

lovewins:


The bolded isn't true. You'll know this if you follow her on Instagram. Onome frequently posts cryptic messages on her Instagram story about her being iced out of the team. Deltamani can confirm this, I think he even posted some of them here. She does this from time to time and of course people see this.

It's also funny that Onome seem to be rewriting history. Like you rightly affirmed, it is her right to dream but she should at least not insult our intelligence and own up to it with her full chest. One of the first questions she was asked after the world cup was her retirement but she said she was looking forward to attending the next world cup. Many were rightly outraged as she seemed to be more interested in breaking a record that putting the interest of the team first. If she for instance had a plan to bow out after this Olympics like she's now implying, believe me some people will have no issues with it. She left it open ended and gave the "you can do nothing about it" attitude. This became a non issue when she stopped being invited.

Finally, can you post a link to a story where her name was mentioned. I don't mean twitter, I mean a news report. The 2 reports I've read never had her name in it. Save for the twitter posts you uploaded days ago (which aren't the story) I don't think I've seen any.

These are just my thoughts, I do not condone attacks in her person and those who do stand condemned

Onome Ebi, Ordega stage shock Super Falcons comeback

by Score Nigeria Editor June 30, 2024 4:51 am

Veteran stars Onome Ebi and Francisca Ordega have been included in the Super Falcons squad for Paris 2024 Olympics.

Both players have been listed among the four alternate players who could be drafted in the event of injury to any of the 18 players on the main squad.

Onome Ebi, 41, became the first African player to feature at six World Cups last year.

She also played at the Beijing 2008 Olympics, which incidentally was the last time the Nigeria women’s team featured in the competition.

The 30-year-old Ordega, on the other hand, plays for Russian club CSKA Moscow.

She was at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

The Super Falcons final squad for the Olympics will be announced any time from now.

The Super Falcons will open training camp for the Paris Olympics on Thursday in Spain.

They will train in Spain for 10 days before they head out to France to continue their preparations.

They are drawn in a first round group with world champions Spain, Japan and Brazil.

Onome Ebi, Ordega Stage Shock Super Falcons Comeback

By Kelechi Abel / Women's Football / July 1, 2024

Veteran stars Onome Ebi and Francisca Ordega have made a surprising return to the Super Falcons squad for the Paris 2024 Olympics. Both players are listed among the four alternate players who can be drafted in case of injury to any of the 18 players in the main squad. Ebi, 41, who became the first African player to feature in six World Cups, and Ordega, 30, currently playing for CSKA Moscow, have been included to bring their experience to the team.

The Super Falcons will open their training camp for the Paris Olympics on Thursday in Spain, where they will train for 10 days before heading to France. They have been drawn into a challenging group with world champions Spain, Japan, and Brazil.

Editorial

The inclusion of Onome Ebi and Francisca Ordega in the Super Falcons squad for the Paris 2024 Olympics is a testament to their enduring skill and invaluable experience. Ebi, with her historic participation in six World Cups, and Ordega, an active player in international competitions, bring a wealth of knowledge and leadership to the team. Their presence could be crucial in guiding the younger players through the rigours of the Olympics, especially against formidable opponents like Spain, Japan, and Brazil.

Ebi’s return is particularly significant given her long and illustrious career. At 41, her resilience and commitment to the sport are inspiring. Ordega’s inclusion highlights her continued relevance and form, playing actively for CSKA Moscow. Their roles as alternate players mean they are on standby to step in if needed, ensuring the team has experienced options available.

Training in Spain before heading to France is a strategic move that allows the team to acclimatize and prepare thoroughly. The combination of seasoned veterans and young talents creates a balanced squad capable of competing at the highest level. The Super Falcons’ preparation and group stage performance will be closely watched, given the tough competition they face.

The return of Ebi and Ordega to the Super Falcons is a positive development, bringing experience and leadership to the squad. Their involvement is not just about filling spots but about mentoring the team and providing depth. As the team gears up for the Olympics, the blend of youth and experience will be their key strength.