Christy Ucheibe joins Al Hilal after rejecting new Benfica deal | OneFootball

Christy Ucheibe has joined Al Hilal’s women’s side, the 25-year-old Nigerian centre-back leaving Benfica after six seasons and 179 appearances.

Benfica said in a statement that Ucheibe matured over her six-year spell, became a Nigeria international, was crowned African champion in 2024, and built strong rapport with supporters.

She departs having scored 11 goals and provided 11 assists, helping the team collect 15 trophies.

The exit follows a renewal offer from Benfica that she declined, with a more lucrative proposal from Saudi Arabia influencing her decision.

Ucheibe had established herself as a key figure in the squad, consolidating her international status in recent seasons.

Source: Glorioso 1904

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