Super Falcons midfielder, Deborah Abiodun, displayed her football prowess in stunning fashion as she scored a brilliant brace to lead Pittsburg Panthers to a commanding 6-1 victory over Duquesne Dukes on Friday, September 1, 2023.
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The exhilarating match unfolded at the Ambrose Urbanic Field, and it showcased Abiodun’s exceptional talent in the colors of the Pittsburg Panthers.
Randy Waldrum, the team’s coach, recognized the young Nigerian’s potential and rewarded her with another start after her recent debut goal for the team.
Amanda West set the tone for the Pittsburg Panthers with two early goals, giving them a 2-1 lead by halftime against Duquesne Dukes. However, it was Deborah Abiodun who stole the spotlight with her outstanding performance.
Abiodun extended her side’s lead following a Sarah Schupanksy corner-kick spill, netting her first goal of the match. Soon after, Samiah Phiri added another goal, pushing Pittsburg Panthers further ahead at 4-1.
Abiodun continued her goal-scoring spree with a fifth goal, this time from an assist by Keera Melenhors.
Anna Bout contributed to the rout with a late goal, securing a resounding 6-1 victory for Pittsburg Panthers.
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This remarkable performance marked a resurgence for Randy Waldrum’s team, which has now scored a total of 11 goals in their last two matches.
Nineteen-year-old Deborah Abiodun, a standout midfielder for the Super Falcons of Nigeria, has now accumulated three goals for her American Women’s College team.
She is poised to build on this impressive start when Pittsburg Panthers take on Bowling Green at the Ambrose Urbanic Field on Sunday, September 3, 2023.
Deborah Abiodun’s journey from representing the Super Falcons to excelling with the Pittsburg Panthers underscores her burgeoning talent and potential in the world of women’s football.
Her contributions both at the international level and in college football have marked her as a promising young talent to watch.
