By Obaloluwa Joshua
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Super Falcons midfielder Deborah Abiodun has been named among the five rising stars to watch at 2024 Women鈥檚 Africa Cup of Nations by the Confederation of African Football, CAF, Prompt News reports.
Abiodun is one of the 11 players in the Super Falcons squad that will be making their maiden appearance at the WAFCON finals in Morocco
The Dallas Trinity FC player is expected to feature in midfield alongside Halimat Ayinde, and Christy Ucheibe.
鈥淭hey call her Kant茅鈥 because she runs everywhere.鈥 This nickname for Deborah Abiodun speaks volumes about her reputation. A tireless midfielder, the 21-year-old Nigerian has carved out a niche for herself in the Dallas Trinity squad. And she intends to become one of the pillars of the Super Falcons in this edition,鈥 CAF wrote on their website.
鈥 Revealed at a young age, she had already been named to coach Randy Waldrum鈥檚 list for the FIFA Women鈥檚 World Cup 2023 in Australia and New Zealand. A rare show of confidence at her age, in a squad as experienced as Nigeria鈥檚.
鈥淭wo years later, Justin Madugu, now in charge of the national team, reaffirmed his belief in her potential by calling her up for the WAFCON 2024. A strong sign, confirming that Abiodun is establishing herself as a key player in the future of the Super Falcons.
鈥 Trained in the Rivers Angels鈥 school of physical and demanding play, Abiodun doesn鈥檛 just sweep the ball. She anticipates, she directs, and she distributes. Her ability to read the game makes her a key player in the Nigerian midfield. She will undoubtedly be tasked with breaking the opposing lines but also with cleanly passing the ball, a role that will require stamina鈥 and a lot of composure.
Other players listed are Tunisia鈥檚 Salma Marzouki, Ruth Bulala Nossa of Democratic Republic of Congo, Tunisia鈥檚 Salma Marzouki, and Comfort Yeboah of Ghana.
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