Ifeanyi Chiejine
Nigerian footballer (1983-2019)
Nigeria
Midfielder
Ifeanyi Chiejine: profile
Ifeanyi Chiejine (born 17 May 1983 in Lagos, Nigeria) was a Nigerian footballer who played as a midfielder. She died on 21 August 2019.
Chiejine made the step into senior football with Pelican Stars F.C. in 2003. She played for 4 clubs in 4 countries since 2003.
At international level, Chiejine represented Nigeria (women) (1998–2008), earning 61 caps and scoring 15 goals.
Lagos has produced 367 footballers in our database, including Victor Osimhen, Victor Moses and Obafemi Martins.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1998 (aged about 15)
- Countries played in
- 4: Nigeria, Finland, Russia and Kazakhstan
- Latest move
- CSHVSM (2013)
- Shares a birthday with
- Tony Sylva, Andy Diouf and Youcef Atal (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2004 | Pelican Stars F.C. |
Nigeria Women Premier League | – | – |
| 2011 |  PK-35 Vantaa |
Kansallinen Liiga | – | – |
| 2011–2013 |  Zvezda 2005 Perm |
Russian Women's Football Championship | – | – |
| 2013– |  CSHVSM |
Kazakhstani women's football championship | – | – |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998–2008 | Nigeria (women) |
Senior women's | 61 | 15 |
Frequently asked questions
Where was Ifeanyi Chiejine born?
Ifeanyi Chiejine was born in Lagos, Nigeria.
Which national team does Ifeanyi Chiejine play for?
Ifeanyi Chiejine played international football for Nigeria (women). She has 61 caps and 15 goals on record.
Which clubs has Ifeanyi Chiejine played for?
Ifeanyi Chiejine's recorded clubs are Pelican Stars F.C., PK-35 Vantaa, Zvezda 2005 Perm and CSHVSM.
What position does Ifeanyi Chiejine play?
Ifeanyi Chiejine played as a midfielder.
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