Ifeoma Onumonu: Super Falcons star gets flowers on Gotham return

Onumonu was given flowers along with the Gotham stars who participated in the World Cup. Image Credit - Twitter/Gotham FC

Ifeoma Onumonu: Super Falcons star gets flowers on Gotham return

Tosin Abayomi 06:15 - 28.08.2023

Super Falcons star Ifeoma Chukwufumnaya Onumonu gets flowers on return to Gotham against Uchenna Kanu's Racing Louisville.

Super Falcons of Nigeria star Ifeoma Chukwufumnaya Onumonu is back on the social media trends.

The 29-year-old Onumonu is back for New York/New Jersey's NWSL outfit Gotham FC.

Ifeoma Onumonu and Super Falcons

Onumonu returns to Gotham FC after her exploits for the Super of Nigeria at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.

Onumonu featured in all four games the Super Falcons played at the World Cup.

Onumonu started the Super Falcons group games against Olympic Champions Canada and tournament co-hosts Australia.

She was a substitute for the game against the Republic of Ireland but returned to the starting line up in the round of 16 clash against the Lionesses of England.

Onumonu played an in-and-out role for the Super Falcons of Nigeria at the recently concluded 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. Image Credit - Imago)
Onumonu played an in-and-out role for the Super Falcons of Nigeria at the recently concluded 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. Image Credit - Imago)

Onumonu did not score a goal as the Super Falcons lost on penalties to finalists, England.

Onumonu returns to Gotham FC

Onumonu was not part of the Super Falcons team that returned to Nigeria after the World Cup.

She instead returned to the United States of America (USA) to join up with Gotham.

Onumonu came off the bench for Gotham FC as they suffered a 2-1 loss away against the San Diego Wave on Sunday, August 20, 2023.

In an NWSL fixture, Onumonu started the game against the San Diego Wave on the bench.

Gotham FC were down two goals, and Onumonu was introduced for Delanie Sheehan in the 90th minute. Image Credit -(Twitter/NWSL)
Gotham FC were down two goals, and Onumonu was introduced for Delanie Sheehan in the 90th minute. Image Credit -(Twitter/NWSL)

Onumonu was introduced for Delanie Sheehan in the 90th minute as Gotham FC were down two goals.

Onumonu provided the assist for Katherine Stengel in the 12th minute of additional time.

Ifeoma Onumonu gets flowers for Gotham against Uchenna Kanu

Onumonu played her first home game against Uchenna Kanu's Racing Louisville early on Monday, August 28, 2023. Image Credit - Twitter/Gotham FC
Onumonu played her first home game against Uchenna Kanu's Racing Louisville early on Monday, August 28, 2023. Image Credit - Twitter/Gotham FC

Onumonu played her first home game against Uchenna Kanu's Racing Louisville early on Monday, August 28, 2023.

Onumonu was given flowers along with the Gotham stars who participated in the World Cup.

She then was given a starting role for Gotham and received a yellow card in the 21st minute.

Onumonu's Super Falcons teammate Uchenna Kanu was introduced by Racing Louisville for Paige Monaghan. Image Credit - Twitter/Gotham FC
Onumonu's Super Falcons teammate Uchenna Kanu was introduced by Racing Louisville for Paige Monaghan. Image Credit - Twitter/Gotham FC

Onumonu in the 57th minute was taken off for Lynn Williams.

Onumonu's Super Falcons teammate Uchenna Kanu was introduced by Racing Louisville for Paige Monaghan.

The game ended in a draw but Onumonu's fourth-placed Gotham returned to action against North Carolina Courage on Sunday, September 3, 2023.

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