Super Falcons midfielder Christy Ucheibe don officially end her unforgettable journey with Portuguese champions Benfica after her contract expire.
The Nigerian star dey leave Lisbon as one of the most successful foreign players wey ever wear Benfica jersey, after six successful years wey she win 15 major trophies, play 179 matches, score 11 goals and write her name for the club history, na weytin Hitvibz dey yan be dat.
Christy Ucheibe Leave Benfica After She Build Historic Legacy
Ucheibe join Benfica for 2020 from Swedish club Assi IF after she first shine for Nasarawa Amazons for Nigeria.
From the day wey she land Portugal, the versatile midfielder quickly become one of Benfica’s most reliable players. She no just dominate midfield, she still fit play centre-back anytime the team need am.
Her consistency help Benfica continue their dominance for Portuguese women’s football and she also play key role as the club reach impressive stages for UEFA Women’s Champions League.
For her six remarkable years with Benfica, Ucheibe play 179 matches, score 11 goals, and win 15 major trophies.
Her trophy cabinet include:
- Six Liga BPI titles
- Two Portuguese Cups
- Five Portuguese League Cups
- Two Portuguese Super Cups
Those achievements make her one of the most decorated Nigerian female footballers wey don ever play for Europe.
Christy Ucheibe Open Up on Wetin Benfica Mean to Her
Even though she don leave the club, Ucheibe make am clear say Benfica go remain special for her heart forever.
“Benfica go always dey my heart and I dey always talk say Benfica na my love because na February 14, 2020, wey be Valentine’s Day, I sign for the club. I dey always talk say Benfica na my life, so Benfica go always dey my heart forever.
I think say Benfica really help me grow well and make I see football life from many different angles and I really appreciate am.
I go miss everything about Benfica, the love from the fans, their sweet voices and the winning spirit.”
Her emotional words show the deep relationship wey she build with the club, her teammates and the supporters throughout her stay.
Christy Ucheibe Pick Her Favourite Benfica Season
When dem ask her which season remain the most memorable, Ucheibe no waste time before she answer.
“I go talk say na 2024 season because we win the quadruple and we still qualify reach Champions League quarter-finals. That season really tough, but we achieve plenty things. Even though Lyon knock us out for Champions League, the feeling still dey very amazing.
And e still mark the first important step of my future for Benfica. Everything mean plenty to me, everybody wey I work with na wonderful people.
I believe say one day I go come back to Benfica because no matter where I go or where I stay, Benfica go always dey my heart because Benfica na my love.”
That unforgettable campaign see Benfica sweep domestic trophies and still make history by reaching the UEFA Women’s Champions League quarter-finals.
Christy Ucheibe Send Emotional Goodbye Message to Benfica Fans
Before she finally waka comot, the Super Falcons midfielder thank Benfica supporters for the love and support wey dem show her throughout the six years.
“And one day I hope say we go continue this amazing journey together. Thank una so much. Even for those days wey rain dey fall well well, una still dey there to support us and make sure say we always feel say we dey together.
Thank una! Una too amazing. I love una plenty and una go always dey my heart.”
Her message show how much the Benfica fans mean to her and why she no go ever forget her time for Portugal.
Christy Ucheibe Leave Historic Gift for Benfica Museum
As she dey leave the club, Ucheibe make one final gesture wey show how special her relationship with Benfica be.
The Nigerian midfielder donate one of her 2025/26 Benfica jerseys to the Benfica Museum as a lasting reminder of her memorable six-year spell.
Talking about the donation, she say:
“I wan give this special jersey to the Benfica Museum because dem don do so much for me and the club get very big place for my heart. I hope say this jersey go always remind us of all the beautiful memories wey we share before I come back to Benfica. I love una.”
The gesture further prove the mutual respect between player and club, while confirming the lasting legacy wey she leave behind.
Wetin Dey Next for Christy Ucheibe?
As her SL Benfica Feminino journey now don end, Ucheibe go now focus on international duty with the Super Falcons.
The 25-year-old dey expected to make Nigeria squad for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations for Morocco, where the Super Falcons go face Zambia, Egypt and Malawi for Group C.
After WAFCON, she go decide the next destination for her club career as several clubs dey expected to show interest in signing one of Africa’s finest midfielders.
As she leave Benfica after six unforgettable years, 179 appearances, 11 goals and 15 major trophies, Christy Ucheibe don cement her place as one of the greatest Nigerian female footballers wey ever represent the Portuguese giants.
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Last Updated on June 26, 2026 1:53 pm by Hitvibz Media
Christy Ucheibe Don Leave Benfica After She Win 15 Major Trophies for Six Amazing Years
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