Al Hilal’s women’s team have announced the signing of Nigerian midfielder Christy Ucheibe on a contract running until 2028, making her one of the club’s major additions ahead of the new season.
The move is part of Al Hilal’s strategy to strengthen the women’s squad with players who possess significant European and international experience.
Christy Ucheibe Joins Al Hilal After Benfica Spell
Ucheibe joins Al Hilal after ending her successful spell with Portuguese club Benfica, where she had played since 2020.
During her time with Benfica, the Nigerian international made 179 appearances and scored 11 goals, while helping the club win several domestic trophies.
Six Portuguese League Titles
Ucheibe won the Portuguese Women’s League six times during her career with Benfica.
She also gained valuable experience in the UEFA Women’s Champions League, reaching the quarter-finals with Benfica during the 2023-24 season.
Ucheibe Offers Tactical Versatility
One of Ucheibe’s key strengths is her ability to operate in multiple positions.
The Nigerian player can feature as a defensive midfielder and also play at center-back, giving Al Hilal’s coaching staff additional tactical options throughout the season.
Her versatility could prove valuable when the team faces different tactical situations or needs adjustments during matches.
Strong International Experience With Nigeria
Ucheibe has considerable international experience with the Nigerian women’s national team and has competed at major international tournaments.
She represented Nigeria at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup and also participated in the Paris 2024 Olympics.
The midfielder has also previously won the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations with Nigeria, adding continental success to her European club experience.
Al Hilal Strengthen Women’s Squad
The signing of Christy Ucheibe is part of Al Hilal’s wider plan to strengthen their women’s team ahead of the new season.
The club is looking to build a squad featuring players with domestic, European and international experience as it aims to compete strongly for titles.
Ucheibe is expected to provide an important addition thanks to her European experience, positional versatility and international background with Nigeria.
