Plumptre made her maiden WAFCON appearance at the 2022 finals hosted by Morocco, and featured prominently when they won the 2024 title.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Super Falcons defender Ashleigh Plumptre has expressed her disappointment at being excluded from the Nigerian squad for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
The former Leicester City player lamented the decision to omit her in a recent post shared via her official X (formerly Twitter) account.
Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu unveiled his squad for the competition on Friday, and Plumptre was conspicuously absent from the 25-player list.
The defender is currently recuperating after sustaining a foot injury while in action for her Saudi club, Al-Ittihad Ladies.
Reacting to her omission, the 28-year-old took to social media to show solidarity with the team.
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She urged fans of the Super Falcons to back the team during the tournament, saying they would need maximum support to defend their title.
Plumptre wrote: “The body is asking for more time and I’m listening.
“Sad to be missing this WAFCON yet hopeful in the prospect of getting to fight alongside these women again with the support of Nigerians everywhere when the body is ready to compete again.
”So, in the meantime, back these women, back them on their quest for victory once more. Go easy on them, they need you.
“I am with you ladies.
Naija no dey carry last.”
