Francis Momoh Explained

Francis Momoh
Birth Date:25 March 2001
Birth Place:Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria
Height:1.87 m
Position:Forward
Youthyears1:2018
Youthclubs1:Heartland
Youthyears2:2019
Youthclubs2:Grasshoppers
Years1:2019–2024
Caps1:73
Goals1:10
Clubs1:Grasshoppers
Years2:2020–2021
Caps2:20
Goals2:13
Clubs2:Grasshoppers U21
Years3:2024–
Caps3:0
Goals3:0
Clubs3:LNZ Cherkasy
Club-Update:17 August 2024

Francis Momoh (born 25 March 2001) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Ukrainian Premier League side LNZ Cherkasy.

Club career

Grasshopper Club Zürich

In August 2019, Momoh made the jump to Europe, where he was signed by Swiss club Grasshoppers, who play in the top Swiss league, the Swiss Super League.[1] [2] He gave his debut for the first team on 5 October 2019 in a 3–0 victory over FC Wil, where he was subbed on in the 79th minute.[3]

For the 2020–21 season, he was transferred to the secondary squad, who play in the 1. Liga. He shot four goals in five games during this season. On 28 October 2021, Momoh extended his contract with Grasshoppers until 2024.[4]

For the following season, he was recalled to the first squad, while still primarily playing for the reserve team. He has shot five goals in nine games for the reserve team in the that season. On 5 February 2022, he started for the main squad for the first time in a 1–3 defeat to city rivals FC Zürich.[5] A week later, he was selected for the starting lineup again and managed to shoot his first two goals in the top Swiss league, in a 2–0 victory over Lausanne-Sport.[6]

He spent a majority of the 2022–23 season sidelined due to issues in his right knee that required surgery early in 2023.[7] He returned to the squad in the 2023–24 season, recovering just in time for the new season preparation.[8] On 12 November 2023, he scored his first hat-trick for the senior squad in a 5–2 home victory against FC Stade Lausanne Ouchy.[9]

LNZ Cherkasy

Grasshoppers announced his departure on 19 June 2024.[10] On 17 August 2024, he signed with Ukrainian Premier League side FC LNZ Cherkasy.[11]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Grasshopper. FRANCIS MOMOH SIGNS FOR GC AND RIDGE MUNSY SWITCHES TO FC THUN. 18 January 2022. 18 January 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220118112307/https://www.gcz.ch/en/news/news/article/francis-momoh-signs-for-gc-and-ridge-munsy-switches-to-fc-thun/. dead.
  2. Web site: busybuddiesng.com. Francis Momoh Completes Move to Grasshopper FC. 2 August 2019.
  3. Web site: Soccerway. GRASSHOPPER VS. FC WIL 3 - 0. 5 October 2019.
  4. Web site: Grasshopper. HOXHA AND MOMOH EXTEND CONTRACT UNTIL 2024. 28 October 2021.
  5. Web site: Soccerway. GRASSHOPPER VS. FC ZURICH 1 - 3. 5 February 2022.
  6. Web site: Grasshopper. FRANCIS MOMOH SFL-PLAYER OF THE ROUND. 16 February 2022.
  7. Web site: Knee Surgery for Momoh. 20 January 2023. gcz.ch. 19 January 2023.
  8. Web site: Testspiel gegen Lustenau. 17 July 2023. gcz.ch. 30 June 2023.
  9. Web site: Klarer Sieg für die Hoppers. 12 November 2023. gcz.ch. 14 November 2023.
  10. Web site: Grasshopper Club Zürich. START OF TRAINING & COACHING STAFF & COMPLETION . 19 June 2024. 20 June 2024.
  11. Web site: FC LNZ Cherkasy. Франціс Момо – новачок ЛНЗ. Francis Momo - newcomer LNZ . ua . 17 August 2024 . 20 August 2024.

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