Eboni Usoro-Brown facts for kids
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| Born | 4 February 1988 Solihull, England |
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| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Occupation | Netball Player | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Playing position(s): GK, GD | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Eboni Usoro-Brown (born February 4, 1988), whose maiden name was Beckford-Chambers, is a famous English former netball player. She was a strong defender and goal keeper. Eboni played for the England national team. She also played for the Queensland Firebirds club in Australia. Before her netball career, Eboni studied law at the University of Bristol.
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Eboni Usoro-Brown's Netball Journey
Eboni Usoro-Brown started her international netball career in 2008. She was 20 years old when she played her first game for England. This exciting debut was against the Malawi team.
Early Championships and Medals
Eboni quickly became a key player for England. In 2009, England hosted the 2009 World Netball Series. This was Eboni's first major championship since joining the team.
She helped England win a bronze medal at the 2010 Commonwealth Games. This was for the team event in New Delhi, India. Eboni also played a big part in England getting a silver medal. This happened at the 2010 World Netball Series.
In 2011, Eboni was part of the English team for the 2011 World Netball Championships. England earned another bronze medal in the team event that year.
Commonwealth Games Success
Eboni represented England at the 2014 Commonwealth Games. This was her second time competing in this big event. The netball team finished fourth, just missing out on a medal.
At the 2015 World Netball Championships, Eboni was crucial in defense. Her strong play helped England finish in third place.
Her third time at the Commonwealth Games was in 2018. This was at the Gold Coast in Australia. Eboni was part of the English team that made history. They beat the defending champions, Australia, by a score of 52–51. This thrilling win secured a historic gold medal for England.
Later Career Highlights
Eboni Usoro-Brown was chosen for England's team in the 2019 Netball World Cup. She continued to be a vital player for her country.
