Martha Tarhemba

Martha Tarhemba (born 1 April 1978) is a retired Nigerian professional footballer, who played as a midfielder for the Nigeria women's national team (Super Falcons).

Makir had a diverse football career that spanned several clubs, having featured for the likes of Benue Queens, Kakanfo Queens, Simbiat Abiola Queens, Jegede Babes and Pelican Stars. She also had a commendable outing with the Super Falcons, being part of the 1998 history-making Super Falcons team who won the 1998 African Women's Championship, historically recorded as first Super Falcons international trophy ever. She also featured for the Super Falcons at 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup. Makir was also featured at the 2000 summer Olympics 2000 Summer Olympics.

Despite a promising career, Makir's playing time was curtailed by injury. In 2003, she officially retired from professional football.

After retirement, Makir relocated to the United States to raise her family, though her love for football is still on through the Martha Tarhemba Makir Secondary School Female Football Championship (a tournament aimed at promoting and developing young female football talent in Nigeria).

Honours Super Falcons Winner, African Women's Championship 1998