In a blow to Nigeria’s women’s football team, the Super Falcons, defender Ashleigh Plumptre will miss the upcoming match against South Africa due to injury.

Plumptre’s Impact

Since joining Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad after the 2023 FIFA World Cup, Plumptre has been in outstanding form, becoming a key player for the Super Falcons. Her absence will be keenly felt, especially considering her impressive goal-scoring record for her new club.

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Defender Jumoke Alani named as replacement for Ashleigh Plumptre, who pulled out due to injury 🤕 vs South Africa 🇿🇦#SoarSuperFalcons| #NGARSA| #Paris2024
— NGSuper_Falcons (@NGSuper_Falcons) April 1, 2024

Replacement Named

To compensate for Plumptre’s absence, the Super Falcons have called up defender Jumoke Alani as her replacement.

Crucial Match Encounter Ahead

The two-legged clash between Nigeria and South Africa holds significant importance. The first leg is scheduled at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abuja on Friday, 5 April, followed by the return fixture at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Tuesday, 9 April.

Nigeria’s Strategy

The Super Falcons aim to secure a favorable result in the first leg before heading to South Africa. Coach Randy Waldrum and his team are determined to overcome Plumptre’s loss and deliver a strong performance to advance to the next round of the competition.

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