Ashleigh Plumptre explains Super Falcons absence: Wishes sisters luck in Olympic qualifiers against Ethiopia

Plumptre has been in fine form in Saudi Arabia and recently scored three goals for Al-Ittihad Ladies but won't play for the Super Falcons against Ethiopia

Ashleigh Plumptre explains Super Falcons absence: Wishes sisters luck in Olympic qualifiers against Ethiopia

Tosin Abayomi 15:55 - 24.10.2023

Don't blame the NFF!!! Super Falcons star Ashleigh Plumptre explains absence from Olympic qualifiers against Ethiopia.

The Super Falcons of Nigeria are back on the trends on social media.

It will be the first time the Super Falcons take to the field following their exit from the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.

Ashleigh Plumptre explains Super Falcons absence

Plumptre has been in fine form in Saudi Arabia and recently scored three goals for Al-Ittihad Ladies.

For the Super Falcons' matchup with the Senior Women National Team of Ethiopia this month in the Paris 2024 Women Olympic Football Tournament qualification, 22 players were invited to the team's training camp.

Super Falcons return to face Sao Tome and Principe after World Cup round of 16 exit- Imago
Super Falcons were to return to face Sao Tome and Principe after World Cup round of 16 exit- Imago

Plumptre was not part of the list and took to social media to explain her absence.

Along with the photo was a message that said, "Wishing my girls the best of luck in the upcoming Olympic qualifiers 🙏🏽

Ashleigh Plumptre scored all three goals from different positions for Al-Ittihad debut against Eastern Flames. X/Al-Ittihad
Ashleigh Plumptre scored all three goals from different positions for Al-Ittihad debut against Eastern Flames. X/Al-Ittihad

"I believe I must listen to my body in order to bring all of myself to this special team.

"Always proud to wear the super falcon green and I look forward to representing the colours again soon.

Ashleigh Plumptre scored all three goals from different positions for Al-Ittihad debut against Eastern Flames. X/Al-Ittihad
Ashleigh Plumptre scored all three goals from different positions for Al-Ittihad debut against Eastern Flames. X/Al-Ittihad

"All in good time ✨ Good luck sisters 💚."

The game at the Abebe Bekila Stadium on Wednesday is scheduled to begin at 1.30 pm Nigerian time and 3.30 pm Ethiopian time.

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