Deborah Abiodun

Deborah Ajibola Abiodun, popularly known as "Kante," is a Nigerian professional women's footballer who plays as a midfielder. She was born on November 2, 2003, and raised in Ibadan, Nigeria.

She started her professional journey with Rivers Angels Football Club in the Nigerian women's premier league, and her performances caught the attention of scouts, which led to a full scholarship offer from the University of Pittsburgh’s women's soccer team in the United States.

2023 World Cup
In 2023, at age 19, Abiodun made her FIFA Women's World Cup debut for Nigeria against Canada. She received a red card during stoppage time after a VAR review. This was the first red card of the 2023 World Cup.