Blessing Ilivieda
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Blessing Ilivieda | ||
| Date of birth | October 22, 2002 | ||
| Place of birth | Nigeria | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Bayelsa Queens | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| – | Edo Queens | ||
| – | Bayelsa Queens | ||
| National team | |||
| – | Nigeria | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
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Blessing Ilivieda is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a defender in the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL). She is known for her defensive awareness and leadership qualities at club level[citation needed] and has been involved in national team invitations for the Super Falcons setup.[1]
Ilivieda is primarily a defender known for her tactical awareness, positioning, and leadership at the backline. She contributes to both defensive stability and team organization, making her a valuable asset in both club and national team setups. Her growing reputation reflects the development of women's football in Nigeria and the increasing visibility of players from the domestic league system.[citation needed]
Early life and background
Blessing Ilivieda is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays defender in women's football. She was born on 22 October 2002 and developed her football career in Nigeria, where she rose through domestic women's football structures.[citation needed]
Career
Edo Queens
Ilivieda has been associated with Edo Queens, one of the competitive sides in the Nigeria Women Football League.[2][page needed] At the club, she played in domestic league matches and helped strengthen the team's defensive structure during league campaigns.[citation needed]
Bayelsa Queens
She later featured for Bayelsa Queens, where she played in high-profile domestic competitions and Super Six tournaments.[3]
Super Falcons
Blessing Ilivieda has also been called up to the Nigerian women's national team, the Super Falcons, where she has been involved in international friendlies and training camps. She joined the national team setup for matches against Cameroon and other international fixtures, marking her progression from domestic football into the senior national team environment.[citation needed]
Personal life
She returned to the Super Falcons camp shortly after the passing of her husband in May 2025, rather than spend time grieving. She has publicly stated in interviews that football was a passion they both shared, and she viewed playing for Nigeria as a way of honoring his memory.[1][4]
Career statistics
- Clubs played for: Edo Queens, Bayelsa Queens[3]
- Position: Defender[citation needed]
- League appearances: Recorded across multiple NWFL seasons (exact totals vary by season data availability)
International appearances: Training camps / provisional call-ups reported
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 admin (2025-06-04). "Blessing Illivieda: Super Falcons Defender's Brave Return to Camp Days After Husband's Passing". Awijare News. Retrieved 2026-05-14.
- ↑ "Mobile livescore - Flashscore.mobi football scores". www.flashscore.mobi. Retrieved 2026-05-14.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Ochicha, Lovette (2025-05-18). "NWFL SUPER-6: Bayelsa Queens Captain Blessing Ilivieda Turns Focus On CAF Women Champions League". Sports247 Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-05-14.
- ↑ "La footballeuse qui défie la tristesse pour servir son pays". Abidjan.net News. Retrieved 14 May 2026.
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