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.
![Super Falcons vs Ethiopia: Time and where to watch Nigeria's Olympic qualifier](https://sportal365images.com/process/smp-images-production/ringier.africa/21082023/061f8599-11cd-4b8d-8eb7-3308094ec833.jpg?operations=fit(180:))
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Super Falcons vs Ethiopia: Time and where to watch Nigeria's Olympic qualifier
Don't Sleep!!! Watch the Super Falcons return to action against Ethiopia for the first time since the World Cup.
It will be the first time the Super Falcons take to the field following their exit from the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.
![Super Falcons vs Ethiopia: Ohale, Ucheibe and Otu replaced for Nigeria's Olympic qualifier](https://sportal365images.com/process/smp-images-production/ringier.africa/15092023/3ada9260-140b-441c-a9cf-b147cd08db98.jpg?operations=fit(180:))
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Super Falcons vs Ethiopia: Ohale, Ucheibe and Otu replaced for Nigeria's Olympic qualifier
Ohale, Otu, and Ucheibe will not play for the Super Falcons in the Olympic qualifier against Ethiopia.
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](https://sportal365images.com/process/smp-images-production/ringier.africa/15092023/3ada9260-140b-441c-a9cf-b147cd08db98.jpg?operations=fit(480:))
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](https://sportal365images.com/process/smp-images-production/ringier.africa/14102023/fed6dab9-b04e-4c9a-bfd5-c4c6d3cfa4c0.jpeg?operations=fit(480:))
"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](https://sportal365images.com/process/smp-images-production/ringier.africa/14102023/e4f12884-03df-4ced-a0c5-a3e0a91016d8.jpeg?operations=fit(480:))
"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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