Deborah Abiodun

WAFCON 2024: Ruthless Super Falcons put five past Zambia to reach semi-finals

2026 WAFCON Qualifiers: Super Falcons edge Benin in Lome to claim first leg advantage

Nigeria’s Super Falcons sealed a 2-0 win over Benin Republic in Lome, Togo, on Friday to claim a first-leg advantage in their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final qualifying fixture, Afrosport reports. The 10-time African champions got off to a flying start, with captain Rasheedat Ajibade hitting the crossbar inside the opening minutes at the Stade de Kegue. China-based forward Folashade Ijamilusi also threatened...

Super Falcons hold first training with 18 players in camp for Cameroon clash

Super Falcons hold first training with 18 players in camp for Cameroon clash

Nigeria’s Super Falcons on Tuesday held their first training session at Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne ahead of their double-header friendly against Cameroon, Afrosport reports. The nine-time African champions went through their paces under the guidance of coach Justin Madugu and a new Swedish trainer as 18 players were present for the session. Team captain Rasheedat Ajibade, defenders Osinachi Ohale and Michelle Alozie, midfielders Toni Payne...

WAFCON 2024 Qualifiers: Super Falcons edge closer with comfortable victory over Cape Verde

Madugu names 23 players for Super Falcons friendlies against Cameroon

Super Falcons head coach Justin Madugu on Tuesday announced a 23-player squad list for the double-header friendly against Cameroon, Afrosport reports. The Super Falcons will play the Indomitable Lionesses twice as part of preparations for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) scheduled to take place in Morocco in July 2025. Madugu, meanwhile, has named a strong squad to face Cameroon, with team captain Rasheedat...

Deborah Abiodun: Super Falcons midfielder joins NWSL outfit Washington Spirit

Deborah Abiodun: Super Falcons midfielder joins NWSL outfit Washington Spirit

Super Falcons midfielder Deborah Abiodun has completed a transfer to National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) outfit Washington Spirit, Afrosport reports. Abiodun joins Washington Spirit from Pittsburgh Panthers on a three-year contract with an option to extend for a further year. Abiodun bid the Pittsburgh Panthers fans farewell on Monday and was thrilled with the new phase her career is presenting as she also highlights Washington's zeal...

CAF Awards 2023: Oshoala, Nnadozie & Abiodun makes final shortlist for women’s honours

CAF Awards 2023: Oshoala, Nnadozie & Abiodun makes final shortlist for women’s honours

The trio of Asisat Oshoala, Chiamaka Nnadozie, and Deborah Abiodun lead the Nigerian contingents for the final shortlist in the women’s category of the 2023 CAF Awards. Oshoala, the five-time record winner, has been shortlisted alongside Zambia’s Barbra Banda and Thembi Kgatlana of South Africa for this year’s CAF Women’s Player of the Year award. The very best. Player of the Year (WOMEN) award - Final...