Josephine Chukwunonye
Nigerian association football player
Nigeria
Defender
Josephine Chukwunonye: profile
Josephine Chukwunonye (born 19 March 1992 in Anambra State, Nigeria) is a former Nigerian footballer who played as a defender.
Chukwunonye made the step into senior football with Rivers Angels F.C. in 2008. She played for 3 clubs in 3 countries since 2008. Her most appearances came at Washington Spirit (2015), where she made 2 appearances and scored 0 goals. Across all recorded club spells she totals 2 appearances and 0 goals.
At international level, Chukwunonye represented Nigeria (women) (2011–present). She also played for Nigeria at women's under-20 level.
Anambra State has produced 5 footballers in our database, including John Mary, Felicia Eze and Sylvanus Okpala.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2011 (aged about 19)
- Countries played in
- 3: Nigeria, United States and Sweden
- Height
- 173 cm — taller than 24% of Nigerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Vittsjö GIK (2016)
- Shares a birthday with
- Hakim Ziyech, Kolo Touré and Derick Ogbu (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–2015 | Rivers Angels F.C. |
Nigeria Women Premier League | – | – |
| 2015 |  Washington Spirit |
National Women's Soccer League | 2 | 0 |
| 2016– |  Vittsjö GIK |
Damallsvenskan | – | – |
| Total | 2 | 0 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011– | Nigeria (women) |
Senior women's | – | – |
| 2012 | Nigeria U20 (women) |
Women's under-20 | 6 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Josephine Chukwunonye?
Josephine Chukwunonye was born on 19 March 1992, which makes her 34 years old.
Where was Josephine Chukwunonye born?
Josephine Chukwunonye was born in Anambra State, Nigeria.
Which national team does Josephine Chukwunonye play for?
Josephine Chukwunonye played international football for Nigeria (women).
Which clubs has Josephine Chukwunonye played for?
Josephine Chukwunonye's recorded clubs are Rivers Angels F.C., Washington Spirit and Vittsjö GIK.
How tall is Josephine Chukwunonye?
Josephine Chukwunonye is 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) tall.
What position does Josephine Chukwunonye play?
Josephine Chukwunonye played as a defender.
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