Super Falcons midfielder Christy Ucheibe has left Portuguese champions Benfica to join Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal, where she will team up with fellow Nigeria international Asisat Oshoala ahead of the 2026/27 season, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
The 25-year-old has signed a two-year contract with Al Hilal until the summer of 2028 after her Benfica contract expired.
Ucheibe spent six years with Benfica, making 91 appearances and helping the club maintain its dominance in Portuguese women’s football. She also won several domestic honours during her trophy-laden spell in Lisbon.
The versatile midfielder previously played for Swedish club Assi IF and Nigerian side Nasarawa Amazons before moving to Benfica, where she established herself as a key player. Related News Thunder Balogun died day I was to meet him – Odegbami Ikpeme, Abdulrahaman take charge of NFF, NPFL NPFL: Salisu vows 3SC improvement after opening win
Her move to Al Hilal will see her reunite with Oshoala, who has been with the Saudi club since leaving American side Bay FC last year.
