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Overview
Strengths
- Disciplined
- Midfield engine
- Veteran leadership
Key traits
- Right-footed specialist
- Nigeria international
- Low centre of gravity
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Rita Chikwelu profile
- Position
- Midfielder
- Nationality
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Nigeria
- Date of birth
- 06 Mar 1988 (38 years)
- Height
- 160 cm
- Weight
- 56 kg
- Preferred foot
- Right
Rita Chikwelu recent team matches
| Fixture | League | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
Portugal vs Nigeria
|
International Friendly | 10 Jun 2026 | 2 – 1 |
Poland vs Nigeria
|
International Friendly | 03 Jun 2026 | 2 – 2 |
Nigeria vs Jamaica
|
International Friendly | 30 May 2026 | 3 – 0 |
|
Nigeria vs Zimbabwe
|
International Friendly | 26 May 2026 | 2 – 0 |
Jordan vs Nigeria
|
International Friendly | 31 Mar 2026 | 2 – 2 |
|
Nigeria vs Madagascar
|
CAF Africa Cup of Nations | 25 Sep 2026 | Upcoming |
Guinea Bissau vs Nigeria
|
CAF Africa Cup of Nations | 29 Sep 2026 | Upcoming |
Russia vs Nigeria
|
International Friendly | 06 Oct 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Nigeria vs Tanzania
|
CAF Africa Cup of Nations | 11 Nov 2026 | Upcoming |
Tanzania vs Nigeria
|
CAF Africa Cup of Nations | 15 Nov 2026 | Upcoming |
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About Rita Chikwelu
Rita Chikwelu is a 38-year-old Nigeria professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.
Born on 06 March 1988 in Nigeria, Rita Chikwelu has been eligible for senior professional football since 2005. Rita Chikwelu stands 160 cm tall and weighs 56 kg, and is right-footed.
As more Nigeria national team fixtures are played, Rita Chikwelu's career stats, recent goals, and attribute radar will update automatically on this page.
Next up: Nigeria vs Madagascar in the CAF Africa Cup of Nations on Friday 25 September 2026 at 16:00 UTC. Most recent fixture: Portugal 2-1 Nigeria in the International Friendly.
Bookmark this Rita Chikwelu hub on SportScore for live match updates, fresh goal totals, attribute radar changes, and every upcoming fixture — everything updates automatically as new data lands in our live feed.
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Frequently asked questions about Rita Chikwelu
What team does Rita Chikwelu play for?
Rita Chikwelu's current club is not on record in our data yet. Check back as we ingest new lineups from upcoming matches.
What position does Rita Chikwelu play?
Rita Chikwelu plays as a midfielder.
How old is Rita Chikwelu?
Rita Chikwelu was born on 06 March 1988, making them 38 years old.
What nationality is Rita Chikwelu?
Rita Chikwelu represents Nigeria.
How tall is Rita Chikwelu?
Rita Chikwelu stands 160 cm tall and weighs 56 kg.
Is Rita Chikwelu left-footed or right-footed?
Rita Chikwelu's preferred foot is right.
Does Rita Chikwelu play for the national team?
Rita Chikwelu is eligible for Nigeria. Their next match is Nigeria vs Madagascar on Friday 25 September 2026 UTC.
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