By Iseoluwa Raychel
Nigeria international Christy Ucheibe is excited after committing extending her contract with Portuguese top team SL Benfica, Sportivationng.com reports.
Ucheibe has put pen to papers on a new deal that will keep her at Benfica until the summer of 2026, the club made the confirmation on Friday.
The 22 years old has had a steady development in the Portuguese women’s top flight league since teaming with the Eagles, which made Benfica have faith in her.
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Speaking after signing the new deal, the Super Falcons player said the ‘renewal means a lot’ to her while expressing her gratitude to Benfica.
“This renewal means a lot to me and my family, l am very happy to renew the contract for another three years,” she tells Benifca TV.
“I am grateful for this opportunity, which not everyone has. I will do my best to help the team win more trophies.”
Since arriving in Portugal in 2020, the Nigerian starlet has won three domestic league titles, one League Cup and a Super Cup.
Furthermore, she and her teammates will look to test their strength in the Women’s Champions League next season.