‘I want her to experience Abuja and Lagos’- Leicester-born Plumptre anticipate her return to Nigeria

Former Leicester City Women defender Ashleigh Megan Plumptre has expressed her desire to bring her sister to Nigeria, Soccernet.ng reports.

The 25-year-old Nigerian international, who previously represented LA Galaxy OC, made the decision to represent the Super Falcons to learn more about her ancestry.

Since joining the team in 2022, Plumptre has been a valuable addition to Randy Waldrum’s squad, impressing as a left-back in their recent match against the Australian Matildas.

Plumptre’s eligibility to play for Nigeria comes through her father and grandfather, both of whom are Nigerians. She made her competitive debut for the Super Falcons in their 2-0 win over Ivory Coast in the first leg of their Africa Women’s Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Speaking to Soccernet.ng, Plumptre revealed her strong connection to Nigeria and her interest in exploring more than just football opportunities in the country.

“I’d love to [bring my sister to Nigeria]. You know what, there is this ladies in sports conference this Friday (before the World Cup) and I was invited to Lagos to speak there.

“Because I am doing my rehab[ilitation] here, I haven’t been able to actually visit. But I am doing a Zoom call there. I do hope that, at some point, I could go. At some point, I can go.

“Obviously, I have been to Nigeria. I have had a lot more to do in Nigerian than being in football. I want to take my sister [to Nigeria] at some point. I think that would be good for her. I want her to experience Abuja and Lagos,” she said.

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The Super Falcons star will continue to do her best and battle for the flag of the country she loves as the Super Eagles play the Republic of Ireland in their upcoming match.

Ayomide Oguntimehin

Ayomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports journalist and an Editor at Soccernet.ng, with a proven track record in conducting interviews with Super Eagles stars such as William Troost-Ekong, Taiwo Awoniyi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Ademola Lookman, and many others. He has also made a significant impact in breaking transfer news stories. Grounded in video editing, video journalism, social media management, and content strategy, Ayomide brings a wealth of expertise to his work. With a Bachelor's degree in English Language from Adeyemi College of Education and a Master's Degree in School Library and Media Technology from the University of Ibadan, Ayomide is well-prepared to excel in the field.

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