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Super Falcons star, Ashleigh Plumptre has hailed her teammates following Nigeria's devastating defeat against the Spanish women's national team.
Nigeria lost 1-0 to Spain in their second Olympic game in Group C leaving Randy Waldrum’s team in a difficult position.
Alexia Putellas's deft free kick in the 85th minute of the match caused the Nigerian women's national team to lose heartlessly against Spain.
Despite the loss, Plumptre praised her teammates for their performance against the World Cup winners.
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Ashleigh Plumptre Net Worth: Age, Profile, Career, Salary, Husband, How Rich is she in 2024?
Super Falcons of Nigeria star Ashleigh Plumptre Net Worth: Age, Profile, Career, Salary, Husband, How Rich is she in 2024?
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Paris 2024: Nigerians lament absence of Ashleigh Plumptre in Super Falcons' heartbreaking loss to Brazil
Nigeria's Super Falcons lost their Paris 2024 opener against Brazil without the talented defender Ashleigh Plumptre.
Plumptre hails Nigeria
Plumptre highlighted the defensive strength of the Super Falcons and hailed her teammates for their outstanding performance against the Spaniards.
The defender wrote on X, “This team [Super Falcons] knows how to defend – sheesh! Good fight @NGSuper_Falcons – proud to watch.”
The Saudi Arabian star was proud to see her teammates go head to head with the Spanish players, depriving them of many chances.
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Former Leicester City Women's defender Plumptre missed out on the trip to France because she had surgery recently after suffering a knock months before the Olympic competition.
Despite her absence, Chidinma Okeke took her place in the Super Falcons defence, contributing significantly to Randy Waldrum's potent defensive scheme.
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The 11-time African champions will face Japan in their last Group C game and will need to get a win.
Although they will need to win with a huge goal margin and pray Brazil loses so they can get a chance to qualify as the best loser.
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