Nigeria are excited after former England youth international Ashleigh Plumptre got approval to switch her allegiance to the Super Falcons. The 23-year-old defender, who plays for Women’s Super League side Leicester City, is eligible to represent the African women’s football powerhouse because of her father’s Nigerian heritage. “We are happy to receive Ashleigh’s official clearance from FIFA,” NFF director of communications Ademola Olajire told BBC Sport Africa. “Ashleigh personally approached the English FA directly to get the required international clearance from that end. “Her professionalism and unflinching desire to play for Nigeria is honestly heart-warming.

Source: Punch January 05, 2022 13:13 UTC