Blessing Ilivieda

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 and has been involved in national team invitations for the Super Falcons setup.

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.

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.

Edo Queens

Ilivieda has been associated with Edo Queens, one of the competitive sides in the Nigeria Women Football League. At the club, she played in domestic league matches and helped strengthen the team's defensive structure during league campaigns.

Bayelsa Queens

She later featured for Bayelsa Queens, where she played in high-profile domestic competitions and Super Six tournaments.

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.

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.

Career statistics

  • Clubs played for: Edo Queens, Bayelsa Queens
  • Position: Defender
  • League appearances: Recorded across multiple NWFL seasons (exact totals vary by season data availability)

International appearances: Training camps / provisional call-ups reported