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== Club career == |
== Club career == |
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Ikechukwu is {{height|m=1.68}} tall, and plays in the [[forward (association football)|forward]] position.<ref name="fm"/> |
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Ikechukwu was a member of [[Abia Angels F.C.]] in her country.<ref name="ps"/><ref name="awf"/> |
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=== Rivers Angels F.C. === |
=== Rivers Angels F.C. === |
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In 2018, Ikechukwu transferred to [the [[Port Harcourt]] club [[Rivers Angels F.C.]]. palying in thetop-level league [[NWFL Premiership]].<ref name="ps"/><ref name="s247"/> She won the 2018 [[Nigeria Women's Cup|Women’s Aiteo Cup]] in [[Yenagoa]].<ref name="ps"/> Her team became league champion in [[2019 Nigeria Women Premier League|2019]],<ref name="ps"/> and [[2020–21 NWFL Premiership|2020–21]] seasons.<ref name="cafol"/> She played at the [[2021 CAF Women's Champions League]] in [[Cairo]], Egypt, and scored two goals.<ref name="cafol"/><ref name="bb"/> In February 2022, she was named ''Player of the Month'' of the NWPL.<ref name="pr"/> |
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=== Gintra Universitetas FC === |
=== Gintra Universitetas FC === |
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In March 2022, she went to [[Lithuanian]], and joined the [[Lithuanian Women's A League|A Lyga]] club [[FC Gintra|Gintra Universitetas FC]].<ref name="s247"/><ref name="fm"/> She played at the [[2022–23 UEFA Women's Champions League]].<ref name="pms"/> Her one-year contract expired in December 2022.<ref name="ps"/> |
In March 2022, she went to [[Lithuanian]], and joined the [[Lithuanian Women's A League|A Lyga]] club [[FC Gintra|Gintra Universitetas FC]].<ref name="s247"/><ref name="fm"/> She played at the [[2022–23 UEFA Women's Champions League]].<ref name="pms"/> She scored 14 goals in 19 matches played. Her one-year contract expired in December 2022.<ref name="ps"/> |
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=== Beşiktaş J.K. === |
=== Beşiktaş J.K. === |
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End January 2023, Ikechukwu moved to Turkey, and signed a half-season deal with the [[Istanbul]]-based club [[Beşiktaş J.K. (women's football)|Beşiktaş J.K.]] to play in the [[Turkish Women's Football Super League]].<ref name="tff0"/><ref name="as1"/><ref name="ps"/> In the [[2022-23 Turkish Women's Football Super League|22022-23 Super League]]'s second half, she capped in four matches.<ref name="tff0"/> In May 2023, she suffered [[Triceps surae muscle#Calf strain (torn calf muscle)|calf muscle strain]].<ref name="sw"/> Her contract with Beşiktaş J.K. was extended for one year in the [[2023-24 Turkish Women's Football Super League|22023-24 Super League]].<ref name="tff0"/> She suffered a leg injury in December 2023.<ref name="sw"/> |
End January 2023, Ikechukwu moved to Turkey, and signed a half-season deal with the [[Istanbul]]-based club [[Beşiktaş J.K. (women's football)|Beşiktaş J.K.]] to play in the [[Turkish Women's Football Super League]].<ref name="tff0"/><ref name="as1"/><ref name="ps"/> In the [[2022-23 Turkish Women's Football Super League|22022-23 Super League]]'s second half, she capped in four matches.<ref name="tff0"/> In May 2023, she suffered [[Triceps surae muscle#Calf strain (torn calf muscle)|calf muscle strain]].<ref name="sw"/> Her contract with Beşiktaş J.K. was extended for one year in the [[2023-24 Turkish Women's Football Super League|22023-24 Super League]].<ref name="tff0"/><ref name="tbxms"/> She suffered a leg injury in December 2023.<ref name="sw"/> |
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== International career == |
== International career == |
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Ikechukwu was a member of the [[Nigeria women's national football team]], nicknemed "Super Falcons".<ref name="s247"/> |
Ikechukwu was a member of the [[Nigeria women's national football team]], nicknemed "Super Falcons".<ref name="s247"/><ref name="tbxms"/> |
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== Personal life == |
== Personal life == |
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Vivian Obianujuwan Ikechukwu was born in Nigeria on 10 July 1997.<ref name="tff0"/> |
Vivian Obianujuwan Ikechukwu was born in Nigeria on 10 July 1997.<ref name="tff0"/> |
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== Honours == |
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; [[Nigeria Women's Cup|Women’s Aiteo Cup]] |
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:; [[Rivers Angels F.C.]] |
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::''Champions'' (1): 2018,<ref name="ps"/> |
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; [[NWFL Premiership]] |
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:; [[Rivers Angels F.C.]] |
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:: ''Champions'' (2): [[2019 Nigeria Women Premier League|2019]],<ref name="ps"/> [[2020–21 NWFL Premiership|2020–21]].<ref name="cafol"/> |
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; [[Lithuanian Women's A League|A Lyga]] |
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:; [[FC Gintra|Gintra Universitetas FC]] |
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:: ''Champions'' (1): 2022,<ref name="pms"/> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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<ref name="as1">{{cite news |url=https://www.aspor.com.tr/besiktas/2023/01/26/besiktas-kadin-futbol-takimi-nijeryali-vivian-ikechukwuyu-transfer-ettigini-duyurdu |newspaper=a Spor |title=Beşiktaş Kadın Futbol Takımı Nijeryalı Vivian Ikechukwu'yu transfer ettiğini duyurdu! |date=26 January 2023 |language=tr |accessdate=11 February 2024 }}</ref> |
<ref name="as1">{{cite news |url=https://www.aspor.com.tr/besiktas/2023/01/26/besiktas-kadin-futbol-takimi-nijeryali-vivian-ikechukwuyu-transfer-ettigini-duyurdu |newspaper=a Spor |title=Beşiktaş Kadın Futbol Takımı Nijeryalı Vivian Ikechukwu'yu transfer ettiğini duyurdu! |date=26 January 2023 |language=tr |accessdate=11 February 2024 }}</ref> |
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<ref name="ps">{{cite news |url=https://www.pulsesports.ug/football/story/nigeria-striker-vivian-ikechukwu-joins-besiktas-2023012616592273087 |newspaper=Pulse Sport |title=TRANSFERS Nigeria striker Vivian Ikechukwu joins Besiktas |author=Abdulsalam, Hassan |date=26 January 2023 |accessdate=11 February 2024 }}</ref> |
<ref name="ps">{{cite news |url=https://www.pulsesports.ug/football/story/nigeria-striker-vivian-ikechukwu-joins-besiktas-2023012616592273087 |newspaper=Pulse Sport |title=TRANSFERS Nigeria striker Vivian Ikechukwu joins Besiktas |author=Abdulsalam, Hassan |date=26 January 2023 |accessdate=11 February 2024 }}</ref> |
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<ref name="bb">{{cite news |url=https://www.busybuddiesng.com/cafwcl-rivers-angels-star-vivian-ikechukwu-reflects-on-historic-competition-audio/ |newspaper=Busy Buddies |title=CAFWCL: Rivers Angels Sta Vivian Ikechukwu Reflects On Historic Competition (AUDIO) By |date=17 December 2021 |accessdate=11 February 2024 }}</ref> |
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<ref name="awf">{{cite news |url=https://africawomensfootball.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/vivian-ikechukwus-brace-helps-abia-angels-defeat-rivers-angels-in-friendly/ |newspaper=African Women's Football |title=Vivian Ikechukwu's brace helps Abia Angels defeat Rivers Angels in friendly |date=23 March 2017 |accessdate=11 February 2024 }}</ref> |
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<ref name="pr">{{cite news |url=https://platinumreports.wordpress.com/tag/vivian/ |newspaper=Platinum Reports |title=NWFL Premiership 2022 Osahon, Ikechukwu Named Manager, Coach Of The Month Of February. |date=21 March 2022 |accessdate=11 February 2024 }}</ref> |
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<ref name="tbxms">{{cite news |url=https://tobexmedia.com/super-falcons-glory-ogbonna-and-vivian-ikechukwu-face-narrow-loss-in-turkcell-womens-football-super-league-encounter/ |newspaper=ToBeXMediaServices |title=Super Falcons’ Glory Ogbonna and Vivian Ikechukwu Face Narrow Loss in Turkcell Women’s Football Super League Encounter |date=21 November 2023 |accessdate=11 February 2024 }}</ref> |
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Revision as of 15:17, 11 February 2024
Vivian Obianujuwan Ikechukwu (born 10 July 1997) is a Nigerian professional football forward, who plays in the Turkish Women's Football Super League for Beşiktaş J.K.,[1][2] and in the Nigeria national team.[3]
Club career
Ikechukwu is 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) tall, and plays in the forward position.[4]
Ikechukwu was a member of Abia Angels F.C. in her country.[5][6]
Rivers Angels F.C.
In 2018, Ikechukwu transferred to [the Port Harcourt club Rivers Angels F.C.. palying in thetop-level league NWFL Premiership.[5][7] She won the 2018 Women’s Aiteo Cup in Yenagoa.[5] Her team became league champion in 2019,[5] and 2020–21 seasons.[8] She played at the 2021 CAF Women's Champions League in Cairo, Egypt, and scored two goals.[8][9] In February 2022, she was named Player of the Month of the NWPL.[10]
Gintra Universitetas FC
In March 2022, she went to Lithuanian, and joined the A Lyga club Gintra Universitetas FC.[7][4] She played at the 2022–23 UEFA Women's Champions League.[11] She scored 14 goals in 19 matches played. Her one-year contract expired in December 2022.[5]
Beşiktaş J.K.
End January 2023, Ikechukwu moved to Turkey, and signed a half-season deal with the Istanbul-based club Beşiktaş J.K. to play in the Turkish Women's Football Super League.[2][12][5] In the 22022-23 Super League's second half, she capped in four matches.[2] In May 2023, she suffered calf muscle strain.[1] Her contract with Beşiktaş J.K. was extended for one year in the 22023-24 Super League.[2][13] She suffered a leg injury in December 2023.[1]
International career
Ikechukwu was a member of the Nigeria women's national football team, nicknemed "Super Falcons".[7][13]
Personal life
Vivian Obianujuwan Ikechukwu was born in Nigeria on 10 July 1997.[2]
Honours
- Women’s Aiteo Cup
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- Rivers Angels F.C.
- Champions (1): 2018,[5]
- NWFL Premiership
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- Rivers Angels F.C.
- Champions (2): 2019,[5] 2020–21.[8]
- A Lyga
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- Gintra Universitetas FC
- Champions (1): 2022,[11]
References
- ^ a b c "19 Vivian Ikechukwu" (in German). Soccerway. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
- ^ a b c d e "Vivian Obianujuwan Ikechukwu" (in Turkish). Türkiye Futbol Federasyonu. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
- ^ "Nijerya (K)" (in Turkish). Mackolik. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
- ^ a b "Vivian Ikechukwu" (in Turkish). FotoMaç. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Abdulsalam, Hassan (26 January 2023). "TRANSFERS Nigeria striker Vivian Ikechukwu joins Besiktas". Pulse Sport. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
- ^ "Vivian Ikechukwu's brace helps Abia Angels defeat Rivers Angels in friendly". African Women's Football. 23 March 2017. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
- ^ a b c "Always Go For The Best; Rivers Angels Product Vivian Ikechukwu Reacts After Joining WFC GINTRA". Sports 247. 24 March 2022. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
- ^ a b c "Mamelodi Sundowns and ASFAR's goalless draw qualifies both, Rivers Angels beat Vihiga Queens 4–0". CAF Online. 12 November 2021. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
- ^ "CAFWCL: Rivers Angels Sta Vivian Ikechukwu Reflects On Historic Competition (AUDIO) By". Busy Buddies. 17 December 2021. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
- ^ "NWFL Premiership 2022 Osahon, Ikechukwu Named Manager, Coach Of The Month Of February". Platinum Reports. 21 March 2022. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
- ^ a b "Gintra Universitetas FC 0–2 KuPS". Playmaker Stats. 18 August 2022. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
- ^ "Beşiktaş Kadın Futbol Takımı Nijeryalı Vivian Ikechukwu'yu transfer ettiğini duyurdu!". a Spor (in Turkish). 26 January 2023. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
- ^ a b "Super Falcons' Glory Ogbonna and Vivian Ikechukwu Face Narrow Loss in Turkcell Women's Football Super League Encounter". ToBeXMediaServices. 21 November 2023. Retrieved 11 February 2024.