PARIS – California women's soccer alumna Ifeoma Onumonu was the first Golden Bear to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, taking the pitch for Nigeria in its 1-0 loss to Brazil on Thursday.
 
Onumonu, who previously participated in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, entered Thursday's group-play match in the 67th minute for the Super Falcons to earn her first Olympic cap. She is the seventh Bear in program history to accomplish that feat, and Cal women's soccer has now been represented in the past four Olympic Games.
 
Gabi Nunes scored the game's only goal in the 37th minute, assisted by Marta. Brazil narrowly won the possession battle controlling the ball 52.8% of the time and each team landed five shots on frame.
 
Onumonu and Nigeria continue Women's Group C play against Spain at 10 a.m. PT on Sunday at La Beaujoire Stadium in Nantes, France.

Bears alumna Sydney Collins was named to Canada's roster on July 1, but was unfortunately removed after suffering an injury earlier this week.
 
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