Super Falcons forward Ifeoma Onumonu has joined French D’Arkema women’s team Montpellier.
Onumonu linked up with La Paillade from NWSL outfit Utah Royals.
The 30-year-old is the first Nigerian to sign for Montpellier.
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The forward will be playing for a club outside America for the first time.
“I am very happy to be here today. I am impatient to discover my new club and this new living environment,” she told the club’s official website.
“I needed a change. I have played in the USA for my entire career and club so far, 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.”
President of the club Laurent Nicollin also welcome Onumonu to the club: “I am very happy that Ifeoma is joining us to strengthen our attack. I hope she will adapt very quickly to her new environment and that she will bring a lot to the team.”
By Adeboye Amosu
