Ifeoma Chukwufumnaya Onumonu, born on the 25th of February, 1994, is a Nigerian-American footballer. Ifeoma currently plays for Premiere Ligue club Montpellier HSC and the Nigerian women's national team known as the Super Falcons. Onumonu plays as a Forward.
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IFEOMA ONUMONU BIOGRAPHY
EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION
Ifeoma Onumonu was born on the 25th of February, 1994 in Rancho Cucamonga, California, United States. Her parents are Igbo immigrants from Nigeria. Nothing is known about her growing up or education at the moment of making this post.
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PROFESSIONAL CAREER INFORMATION
CLUBS/COUNTRIES PLAYED FOR:
1. 2012-2016 – California Golden Bears
2. 2017 – Boston Breakers
3. 2017 – United States U23
4. 2018-2019 – Portland Thorns
5. 2019 – Reign FC
6. 2020-2023 – Gotham FC
7. 2021 – Nigeria (Super Falcons)
8. 2024 – Utah Royals
9. 2024 upwards – Montpellier HSC
LEAGUES PLAYED IN:
1. NCAA
2. NWSL
3. Premiere Ligue
4. FIFA
5. AFCON
POSITION: Forward
CURRENT CLUB: Montpellier HSC
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| Ifeoma Onumonu in action |
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Ifeoma has won more than 5 awards and trophies in the NWSL, details of the honours are listed below;
1. She has won NWSL player of the week twice (week 10, 2019 and week 13 2021).
2. Onumonu has won two team of the month recognition awards, June 2019 and August 2021 respectively.
3. In 2021, she won the NWSL Best XI second team and many more.
4. In 2023, Ifeoma won the NWSL championship for Gotham FC alongside her team.
And more…..to come.
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NATIONALITY
Ifeoma Onumonu has dual citizenship. She's Nigerian and American at the same time. She was born and brought up in the United States of America. Her parents are Nigerian.
IFEOMA ONUMONU AGE
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Ifeoma Onumonu is currently 30 years of age as of 2024. She was born on the 25th of February, 1994.
IFEOMA ONUMONU HEIGHT
Ifeoma Onumonu is 5 ft 10 inches tall.
STATE OF ORIGIN
Ifeoma hails from Carlifornia in the USA where she was born, as for her Nigerian heritage or origin, we don't know the exact Eastern state she is from, though she's Igbo.
TRIBE
Ifeoma Onumonu is Igbo by tribe. Her parents are Igbo immigrants from Nigeria.
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| An image of Ifeoma Onumonu showing her jersey number for Montpellier HSC |
IFEOMA ONUMONU PARENTS
Ifeoma’s parents are Igbo Nigerian Immigrants, though their names and bio data aren't known at the moment.
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SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Facebook: Ifeoma Onumonu
Instagram: Not Available
Twitter: @ify_On22
MEDIA STATISTICS
Facebook: 20k followers
Instagram: Nil
Twitter: 2.8k followers
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| Ifeoma Onumonu playing for Montpellier HSC |
CONCLUSION
Ifeoma Onumonu's football career is a success story. She's worked hard to get where she is, and it's paid off. From starting out in the US, her place of birth to her Nigerian roots, she has made a name for herself in the sport. Greater heights and achievements is all we wish her.
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