Deborah Abiodun

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Deborah Abiodun
Personal information
Date of birth (2003-11-02) 2 November 2003 (age 20)
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
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2023– Pittsburgh Panthers 22 (6)
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(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

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..

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.

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]

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References

  1. ↑ "Profile of Deborah Abiodun". soccerway.com. Soccerway. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
  2. ↑ Sanyaolu, Isaac (22 July 2023). "Deborah Abiodun – Nigeria | Player Profile". Futball Naija. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  3. ↑ Sanyaolu, Isaac (22 July 2023). "Deborah Abiodun – Nigeria | Player Profile". Futball Naija. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  4. ↑ Sanyaolu, Isaac (22 July 2023). "Deborah Abiodun – Nigeria | Player Profile". Futball Naija. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  5. ↑ Sanyaolu, Isaac (22 July 2023). "Deborah Abiodun – Nigeria | Player Profile". Futball Naija. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  6. ↑ "Nigeria's Deborah Abiodun handed first red card of FIFA Women's World Cup 2023". The Hindu. 23 July 2023.
  7. ↑ https://futball.com.ng/2023/07/22/deborah-abiodun/


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