Super Falcon, Onumonu thrilled to leave USA for Montpellier FC in France

Super Falcons striker, Ifeoma Onumonu says she is thrilled to make history as the first Nigerian woman to join Montpellier women’s football club.

The 30-year-old striker sealed the deal at the weekend to leave the United States of America, USA, where she was born and has played all her club football.

“I am very happy to be here today. I can’t wait to discover my new club and this new living environment. I needed a change. I have so far played in the USA for the entirety of my career and club and I had in the back of my mind the desire to discover European football.

‘When this opportunity presented itself, here in Montpellier, I didn’t hesitate,’ she explained on the sidelines of her signing.

Born in California to Nigerian parents, Onumonu has spent her entire career in the United States where she has played in the college league and in the professional league.

She even wore the jersey of Team USA in U23 before opting to play for Nigeria and has made 21 appearances so far for the Super Falcons.
Now, she is preparing to take on a new challenge by discovering European football for the first time in her career.

She will wear jersy number 11 at her new club.