Ifeoma Onumonu’s remarkable run continued as she scored for the fifth consecutive game, but her efforts were not enough to prevent Montpellier HSC Féminines from suffering a dramatic 4-2 loss to Dijon Foot in a French Division 1 Féminine clash.
Despite another impressive performance on Saturday evening, the Nigerian forward could only watch as her team succumbed to defeat in a thrilling encounter that saw six goals, footballrover reports.
Her latest goal follows a remarkable achievement, where she scored Super Falcons’ first-ever goal against France’s Les Bleus in their international friendly last Saturday.
Ifeoma Onumonu’s 5th straight goal fails to save Montpellier from defeat
Montpellier entered the match eager to build on their 2-0 win against Saint-Étienne, where Onumonu’s second-half strike had sealed the victory.
They quickly took the lead against Dijon when Marie Levasseur scored in the opening five minutes.
However, Dijon responded fiercely, with Viktoria Pinther and Malgorzata Grec putting the hosts 2-1 up before the break.
The second half saw Montpellier’s hopes further dashed as Klaudia Jedlinska extended Dijon’s lead to 3-1 in the 54th minute.
Before Onumonu’s 75th-minute goal brought Montpellier back into the contest, but it was short-lived.
Meriame Terchoun’s goal nine minutes from stoppage time sealed the 4-2 win for Dijon, leaving Montpellier with their second defeat in five matches.
Despite the loss, Ifeoma Onumonu’s individual form remains a highlight. The 30-year-old has now scored six goals in nine appearances this season, maintaining her vital role in Montpellier’s attack.
The defeat leaves Montpellier in 5th place in the league standings, 12 points behind leaders Lyon.
Looking ahead, Onumonu and Montpellier will focus on their next match against Fleury, where the Super Falcons star will aim to extend her scoring streak and continue delivering crucial performances for her team in the d’Arkema Première Ligue.
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