Genoveva Añonma is an Equatoguinean

Equatorial Guinea

Equatorial Guinea, officially the Republic of Equatorial Guinea where the capital Malabo is situated.Annobón is the southernmost island of Equatorial Guinea and is situated just south of the equator. Bioko island is the northernmost point of Equatorial Guinea. Between the two islands and to the...

 footballer who plays as a midfielder

Midfielder

A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...

. She played in the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup, scoring Equatorial Guinea's

Equatorial Guinea women's national football team

The Equatorial Guinea women's national football team is the women's national team for Equatorial Guinea. Their nickname is the Nzalang Nacional.They defeated South Africa 2–1 in an Olympic Games Qualifier on February 18, 2007, but lost the return leg 4–2...

 only 2 goals in the tournament. She was included in the All-Star Team, becoming the first African player to earn this distinction.

Añonma played in her country and South Africa

South Africa

The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...

 before signing for Bundesliga team USV Jena

FF USV Jena

The Universitätssportverein Jena is a German sports club from Jena. Its women's football section has been an extra club since 2004-History:...

 in 2009. She was the team's top scorer in both seasons she spent in Jena. Following the World Cup she signed for defending champion Turbine Potsdam.

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