Super Falcons midfielder Ngozi Okobi and her husband, Ahmed Okeoghene, have joyfully welcomed their first child in Canada. The proud new mother shared the exciting news on her social media platforms on Tuesday, September 17, 2024.
Okobi, who plays for Spanish club Levante Las Planas, expressed her gratitude and happiness in a heartfelt post. “Congratulations to me. #godbepraised #iamamother #newmom #canadianbaby,” she wrote, accompanied by photos of her baby bump.
The couple, who tied the knot in 2017, had kept the pregnancy journey relatively private, with Okobi occasionally sharing glimpses of her gym sessions and casual photos on social media. The announcement has been met with an outpouring of congratulations and well-wishes from fans and fellow athletes alike.
Ngozi Okobi has been a significant figure in Nigerian women’s football, representing the country in numerous international tournaments, including the U-17 Women’s World Cup, the WAFCON, the U-20 World Cup, and the FIFA Women’s World Cup. However, she was notably absent from the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup squad and has not returned to the national team since then.
