Deborah Abiodun

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...

Oshoala, Nnadozie make final shortlist for 2023 CAF Awards

Oshoala, Nnadozie make final shortlist for 2023 CAF Awards

The Confederation of African Football announced on Monday the final shortlist for the women’s categories of the CAF Awards 2023. Ten players have been selected from the initial list of 30 for the prestigious Women's Player of the Year honor. However, the other categories, which include Interclub Player of the Year, Goalkeeper of the Year, Young Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, National Team...