The Super Falcons coach, Onome Ebi, expresses deep gratitude towards her first coach, Mr Paul Okwudili Nnakwe a.k.a Palepa, for his pivotal role in nurturing and shaping her into the accomplished footballer she is today.
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At the age of 40, the Nigerian footballer personally invited her grassroots coach to her home to express her heartfelt appreciation for his invaluable guidance and teachings throughout her formative years.
In a heartwarming gesture, she introduced him to the world and credited him for every skill and recognition she has attained in her football journey.
Reflecting on her early years, Onome Ebi fondly recalled how her first soccer coach, despite facing criticism from some quarters, had a lasting impact on her growth as a player and remained widely cherished.
She conveyed to her coach that he now occupies a fatherly role in her life, especially since her biological father has passed away.
The accomplished soccer player embraced her coach in a heartful hug, expressing her heartfelt gratitude for his mentorship and protection during her formative years in the sport.
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