Deborah Abiodun Praises Super Falcons’ Win Over Ghana as Vital Preparation for WAFCON 2024

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

Nigeria midfielder Deborah Abiodun has hailed the Super Falcons’ 3-1 victory over Ghana as an important test for the team ahead of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.

Goals from Chinwendu Ihezuo, Asisat Oshoala, and Rasheedat Ajibade sealed the win for the nine-time African champions in Sunday’s friendly match against the Black Queens. The encounter marked the conclusion of the Falcons’ training camp in preparation for the continental tournament.

Speaking via the Super Falcons’ official X (formerly Twitter) handle, Abiodun emphasized the significance of the match, particularly in terms of the physical challenge posed by the Ghanaian side.

“Yeah, I think it was a good training day,” Abiodun said. “We trained hard, especially playing against a team like Ghana. You know they bring a lot of physicality, and I think that’s very good for us.”

She added: “It’s a step toward our bigger goal. Whether it’s a friendly match or a competitive game, we must keep winning and give everything we can.”

The Super Falcons will face Tunisia, Algeria, and Botswana in Group stage of WAFCON 2024.

Oluwaseun Oyediji

Oluwaseun Babatunde Oyediji is a multi-media sports journalist with over 10 years experience in Information Communication Technology (ICT), women's football, and beach soccer reportage.The prolific writer is the Media Assistant to Nigeria Beach Soccer League and Africa Beach Soccer Union as well as contributor on Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) website.He has covered multiple national and international football tournaments including Championship of African Nations (CHAN 2020), CAF Women's Champions League (2023), and Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023).Since 2021, Oyediji has covered the NWFL Premiership especially the season ending Super Six Playoffs.A member of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ogun state chapter is also the image maker of the Remo Sports Development Council under the leadership of Chief Falilat Ogunkoya and David Osuolale.

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