Super Falcons midfielder Christy Ucheibe joins Al Hilal on two-year deal, reuniting with Oshoala in Saudi league

Super Falcons midfielder Christy Ucheibe has signed a two-year contract with Saudi Women's Premier League club Al Hilal, DAILY POST reports earlier today. The versatile player reunites with international teammate Asisat Oshoala at the Riyadh-based club, continuing Nigeria's growing presence in top-tier women's football globally.

Ucheibe brings significant experience to Al Hilal, having spent six years with Portuguese champions Benfica where she won multiple domestic titles before her June departure. She was also a key member of Nigeria's victorious 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations squad that lifted the trophy in Morocco.

This transfer highlights the increasing opportunities for Nigerian footballers in competitive leagues worldwide, following Oshoala's successful path to Saudi Arabia. For fans tracking Nigerian talent abroad, Ucheibe's move represents another high-profile export that could inspire more young players to pursue international careers while maintaining Super Falcons connections.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/28/transfer-ucheibe-completes-move-to-saudi-club-al-hilal/