Deborah Abiodun returned to the starting lineup for the Super Falcons in their 5-0 win over Cape Verde at the National Stadium in Abuja.
Super Falcons reserve coach Justin Magdu has praised Rivers Angels defensive midfielder Deborah Abiodunafter his excellent performance in the team’s 5-0 win against Cape Verde yesterday. Soccernet.ngreports.
Abiodun, 20, represented Nigeria at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup against Canada, but was taken out of the tournament after the opening group stage game because she was given her marching orders one minute before the end of the game.
The defensive midfielder, who has now returned to the Super Falcons team, showed no signs of weakness in yesterday’s win over Cape Verde and earned praise from his coach.
The substitute coach said that although Nigeria advanced to the finals, Deborah’s absence was felt.
“Even in the World Cup, we were very sad when Abiodun got a red card. She is an up-and-coming player, full of energy and we wanted to know what she meant to the team. It was obvious that they were going to be absent in the next game,” the coach said. He said this in the post-match press conference. last night.
I loved this part of the press conference last when Coach Justin Justin Madugu showered immense praises on Abiodun Deborah and Esther Okoronkwo.
He said that after meeting her yesterday, he knew that “she was not the player to play with.” pic.twitter.com /uwHWFPCEY2 < /p>
– Latifat Adebayo-Ohio (@Phatill) 1. December 2023
The coach gave words of encouragement to the Rivers Angels midfielder, adding that there were other players during Abiodun’s absence, but each player is different, and highlighted how she can become a better player.
“If you look at her actions and performance today, you can see that she is not a player you can play with.” We have to keep encouraging her to work harder to become,” the coach added.
Yesterday’s 5-0 win against Cape Verde gave the Super Falcons pole position and the second leg will be played in Praia.
