Ashleigh Plumptre’s Dad Beams With Pride As Her Sister Serves in the British Army
- Tim Plumptre is a proud father after her daughter Bayleigh began training in the British Royal Army
- Ashleigh Plumptre recently helped Nigeria win the Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco
- The Al-Ittihad Women's star switched her international allegiance to represent Nigeria in 2023
Ashleigh Plumptre’s father, Tim, is a proud dad after celebrating her second daughter’s service in the British Royal Army with a post on his social media pages.
Tim Plumptre has been in a celebratory mood for the past few weeks after the success of her daughters, Ashleigh and Bayleigh, in their respective fields.
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Ashleigh helped Nigeria to win the 2025 Women's Africa Cup of Nations held in Morocco, playing in all games, including the 3-2 final win over the hosts.
Tim Plumptre celebrates daughter’s military service
Tim Plumptre shared a post on her Instagram page, celebrating her daughter Bayleigh’s service in the Royal Army, a day before the WAFCON final in Morocco.
“So the journey continues… Dropped Bayleigh off at British Army Music Summer Academy Omer Barracks Aldershot after having performed before Royalty at the military musical spectacular at horse guards Parade, London last week #teamplumptre proud of her achievements so far,” he wrote.
Fans applauded the supportive role Tim plays for her children and wished Bayleigh the best for the rest of her training.
@optimuskraft wrote:
“Nothing like having a very supportive father. This is great. Not everyone can say this about theirs.”
@myengineers wrote:
“She and her sister should holiday in their ancestral home soon, and possibly also explore the entertainment industry here.”
@itstayelolu wrote:
“That's a proud dad right there.”
@amanda_drums wrote:
“Fantastic! Hope she has a great time.”
Plumptre speaks about Nigerian heritage
Plumptre, a British-born footballer, plays for the Super Falcons, as she is eligible through her paternal grandfather, Harry Dotun Plumptre, who lived in Lagos.
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“Playing for Nigeria means everything to me. I’ve always been proud of my roots, and being able to represent that on the field is something I carry with a lot of honour,” she told CAF Online.
“I’ve faced injuries, moments of doubt, and changes in environment, but I’ve always leaned on my values — being kind, working hard, and staying grounded. That’s what keeps me going.”
Her father, Tim, who also doubles as her agent, added that he raised her with the consciousness of her heritage and ensured she's connected to everyone in the family.
“It was absolutely vital for me to consciously raise Ashleigh with an understanding of her heritage. I took her to spend time with her grandfather, Harry Dotun Plumptre (RIP), and as many of her extended Nigerian family as possible,” he said as quoted by Soccernet.
“This exposure was essential. I wanted to ensure that she knew about Nigeria and her Nigerian family, and she has always been proud to embrace this aspect of her identity.”
Why Plumptre decided to play for Nigeria
Legit.ng reported that Plumptre explained why she chose Nigeria despite representing the country of her birth, England, at all youth levels.
The 27-year-old admitted that her sister's quest to know more about her heritage was part of her deciding factors to play for the Super Falcons.
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