The international career of Osinachi Ohale with the Nigeria national team is coming to an end. After 16 years wearing the Super Falcons jersey, the defender has announced her retirement from international competitions, leaving behind 86 caps, four World Cups, and five Africa Women Cup of Nations titles.
Having started with the senior team in 2010, her journey has spanned several generations of Nigerian women's football. Ohale participated in seven editions of the Africa Women Cup of Nations, winning five, establishing herself as one of the most experienced players on the team.
The defender described her decision as "very difficult", while expressing her gratitude for the years spent representing Nigeria. She notably mentioned the victories, defeats, sacrifices, and friendships formed over time.
"I have given this jersey my youth, my strength, my sweat, my tears, and my heart", she stated, adding that she would choose Nigeria again if she had to relive her journey.
Ohale also expressed her gratitude to her teammates, the various coaching staffs, her family, the Nigerian Football Federation, and the passionate supporters of the Super Falcons.
At 33 years old, she leaves the international stage with five Africa champion titles and a career that took her to four World Cups.
