Blessing Okardi
Blessing Okardi (born 5 November 1988) is a football player from Nigeria, who currently plays for Bayelsa United F.C.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 5 November 1988 | ||
| Place of birth | Nigeria | ||
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Bayelsa United F.C. | ||
| Number | 23 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2005–2009 | Ocean Boys F.C. | ||
| 2009–2012 | Lobi Stars F.C. | ||
| 2012– | Bayelsa United F.C. | ||
| National team | |||
| 2007 | Nigeria U-20 | 2 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Career
On 27 October 2006 he was on trial by KAA Gent. With Ocean Boys he captained their 2008 Nigerian FA Cup winning team, beating Gombe United in a penalty shootout on 5 July 2008.[1] He moved to Lobi Stars in October 2009.[2] He was banned for one year for his part in a referee attack in March 2010.[3] The Right Midfielder left on 24 November 2012 after three years his club Lobi Stars and signed for Bayelsa United F.C.[4]
International
At international level, he made two appearances for Nigeria in the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup, against Scotland and Costa Rica.[5]
References
- "Kwairanga, Okardi differ on FA Cup outcome". Daily Trust. Retrieved 23 August 2008.
- Adefioye, Philips (30 October 2009). Vanguard https://www.vanguardngr.com/2009/10/okardi-set-for-more-goals/. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
{{cite news}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - "Okardi, three others banned". Daily Trust. Retrieved 16 March 2010.
- "Bayelsa United - Nassarawa United Swoop on NPL clubs for Players". Goal.com. Retrieved 26 November 2012.
- "Blessing Okardi". FIFA. Archived from the original on 18 June 2008. Retrieved 23 August 2008.
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