Christy Ucheibe

Christy Onyenaturuchi Ucheibe OON (born 25 December 2000) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder or a centre-back for Portuguese club Benfica and the Nigeria national team.

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. 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.

International goals No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 7 July 2022 Stade Moulay Hassan, Rabat, Morocco 2–0 2–0 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations 2. 5 August 2026 Rabat Olympic Stadium, Rabat, Morocco 4–1 6–2 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations 3. 13 August 2026 Moulay Rachid Stadium, Casablanca, Morocco 1–2 1–2

Honours Benfica Campeonato Nacional Feminino: 2020–21, 2021–22, 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25, 2025–26 Taça de Portugal: 2023–24, 2025–26 Taça da Liga: 2019–20, 2020–21, 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25 Supertaça de Portugal: 2022, 2023 Nigeria

Women's Africa Cup of Nations: 2024

Individual 2023-24 Orders