Deborah Abiodun
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 2 November 2003 | ||
Place of birth | Ibadan, Nigeria | ||
Height | 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in)[1] | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Pittsburgh Panthers | ||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2023– | Pittsburgh Panthers | 22 | (6) |
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
Rivers Angels | |||
International career | |||
2022– | Nigeria | 3 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Deborah Ajibola Abiodun, popularly known as "Kante," is a fast rising Nigerian professional women's footballer. She was born 2 November 2003 and raised in Ibadan, Nigeria[2]
Deborah passion about football since her childhood, and her incredible game vision has set her apart on the field.[3] She started her professional journey with Rivers Angels Football Club in the Nigerian women's premier league and her performances caught the attention of scouts, which leads to a full scholarship offer from the University of Pittsburgh’s women's soccer team in the United States.[4]
Deborah's versatility and outstanding range of skills allows her to contribute effectively as a Central Midfielder (CMF), Attacking Midfielder (AMF), Defensive Midfielder (DMF) and an standout player in the midfield.[5]
2023 World Cup[edit]
In 2023, at age 19, Deborah made her FIFA Women's World Cup for Nigeria against canada for a rough challenge on Ashley Lawrence.[6] Despite the match ending in a goalless draw, her solid performance generate attention, even though she received a red card during stoppage time after a VAR review,this was the first red card of the World Cup 2023.[1].
Deborah has proven herself as one of the midfield maestros of the future,with accomplishments at both the club and international levels.She has played a vital role in Rivers Angels’ success in the NWFL Premiership, the CAF Women's Champions League, as well as the Falconets’ impressive run in the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup.[2]
Deborah Abiodun is poised to achieve great things both in Nigerian women's football and on the global stage with her track record and experience, she remains a beacon of hope and inspiration for aspiring female footballers across the world.[7]
References[edit]
- ^ "Profile of Deborah Abiodun". soccerway.com. Soccerway. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
- ^ Sanyaolu, Isaac (22 July 2023). "Deborah Abiodun – Nigeria | Player Profile". Futball Naija. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
- ^ Sanyaolu, Isaac (22 July 2023). "Deborah Abiodun – Nigeria | Player Profile". Futball Naija. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
- ^ Sanyaolu, Isaac (22 July 2023). "Deborah Abiodun – Nigeria | Player Profile". Futball Naija. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
- ^ Sanyaolu, Isaac (22 July 2023). "Deborah Abiodun – Nigeria | Player Profile". Futball Naija. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
- ^ "Nigeria's Deborah Abiodun handed first red card of FIFA Women's World Cup 2023". The Hindu. 23 July 2023.
- ^ "Deborah Abiodun – Nigeria | Player Profile". 22 July 2023.