Ashleigh Plumptre: Super Falcons Star Speaks When Asked if She Could Marry a Nigerian Man
- Super Falcons defender Ashleigh Plumptre has responded to whether she could marry a Nigerian man
- Plumptre helped the Super Falcons of Nigeria win the 2025 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco
- The Al-Ittihad Women's defender visited Lagos after WAFCON to celebrate the victory and enjoy some time off
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Super Falcons defender Ashleigh Plumptre has responded to whether she could marry a Nigerian man during a trip to Lagos after WAFCON 2025.
Plumptre featured in all matches as Nigeria conquered women's football in Africa for a record-extending 10th time, beating hosts Morocco in the final.
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She returned to Nigeria with the team after their victory, during which President Bola Ahmed Tinubu conferred national honours on the team and gave them cash gifts.
Plumptre speaks about marrying a Nigerian man
Plumptre spent time in Nigeria after the WAFCON triumph, during which she visited different places with her father, Tim Plumptre, including media houses.
The Al-Ittihad defender, during a session on Lagos Talks Sports Zone, was asked about her relationship status and whether she can marry a Nigerian man.
“I get asked questions like this all the time,” she said. “No, I'm 27, and I've not even… that's not even anything in my mind right now. I mean, I don't even have any time.”
“I mean, do you know what? To hear this question when I'm sat next to my dad is a kind of funny situation,” she added.
@justkency wrote:
“She should be married at 27. Why the delay? Don't wait until the womb is fried and pregnancy now appears to look like a chore.”
@samtayor_valb69 wrote:
“Lol 🤣 She u style style dodge that question 😌😂.”
@princeafobaje wrote:
“My dear, marry Nigeria o especially a Yoruba man 💕.”
Plumptre's father speaks about her connection to Nigeria
Plumptre was eligible to represent Nigeria through her paternal grandfather, Harry Dotun Plumptre, who lived in Lagos, and her father, Tim, has opened up about connecting her to her Nigerian roots.
“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, and as many of her extended Nigerian family as possible,” he told CAF Online.
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“This exposure was essential, as she wouldn’t encounter many Nigerians in her day-to-day life. 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.
“Family means everything to Ashleigh, and that is why she treats her teammates as an extended family. This connection is evident both on and off the pitch, especially in the way she interacts with her Nigerian teammates when they score. She truly loves this team.”
Super Falcons star shows off Moroccan boyfriend
Legit.ng reported that Super Falcons star Rinsola Babajide flaunted her Moroccan boyfriend after Nigeria defeated Morocco in Rabat to win WAFCON 2025.
The London-born attacker, who recently joined Italian side AS Roma women, shared photos of herself and her Moroccan boyfriend in Madrid, Spain.
Source: Legit.ng
