457: Ebi Onome- How to Develop Self Discipline in Football?

How to Develop Self-Discipline in Football: 20 Years at the Top with Onome Ebi This week's podcast guest is Onome Ebi, a true legend of African women's football. She's the most-capped player in Super Falcons history with over 100 international caps, a six-time FIFA Women's World Cup participant (the only African player—male or female—to achieve this), and a four-time AWCON (Africa Women's Cup of Nations) champion. She's also a former Super Falcons captain, Nigeria Women's Footballer of the Year, and recent graduate of the FIFA Player Executive Programme. In this conversation, we explore why self-discipline is a skill you can build, how writing goals down shaped her two-decade career, what it truly takes to lead a team, and how she found new purpose after retiring with gratitude, purpose, and love for African football. During the podcast, we discuss: Discipline is a daily standard, not an on-off habit – Turning professional made discipline non-negotiable in every area of life Write your goals down, even before you know what they mean – Her diary entries (play for the national team, play abroad, become the best) became self-fulfilling prophecies Adaptability is a superpower – Moving from centre forward to utility defender showed her the power of flexibility Do the extra to stay in the team – Her "5% + 3-4% more" rule kept her competing at the top for two decades Lead before the armband – Emotional intelligence and creating safe environments for teammates shaped her leadership long before becoming captain Culture and legacy make a team – The Super Falcons' singing, her iconic number 5 shirt, and the handover of her legacy to Ashleigh Plumptre OON Retirement is an identity shift – Finding purpose again after facing online abuse and a brush with depression through the FIFA programme and coaching education A vision for African women's football – Her five-year goal for players across Africa to have a safe, supportive environment to play, speak freely and much more! Coonect with Ebi Here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onosky5/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@onosky58 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebi-onome-4245b8368/ Podcast's Mentioned: 440: Rasheedat Ajibade OON - What does it take to be a Female Professional Footballer in Nigeria? 434: Ashleigh Plumptre OON - How can Trust, Leadership & Resilience Develop Success Teams in Football & Business?