Ashleigh Plumptre: Super Falcons star joins new club after leaving Leicester City

Based on speculation on social media, there are reports that Plumptre who went viral after photos of her 'Yoruba' family members surfaced on social media is set to join giants Manchester United women. (Imago)

Ashleigh Plumptre: Super Falcons star joins new club after leaving Leicester City

Tosin Abayomi 18:00 - 12.08.2023

World Cup performances have Super Falcons star Ashleigh Plumptre excited about her new club after her departure from Leicester City.

Super Falcons of Nigeria star Ashleigh Plumptre has been the talk of the social media space in recent weeks.

The 24-year-old Plumptre recorded impressive performances for the Super Falcons of Nigeria at the 2023 FIFA World Cup.

Although the Super Falcons were knocked out by the Lioness of England, Plumptre in the World Cup round of 16, Plumptre is set to make a massive step up in her club career.

Ashleigh Plumptre, a defender with Leicester City Women, has departed the organization after her contract at King Power Stadium expired.
Ashleigh Plumptre, a defender with Leicester City Women, has departed the organization after her contract at King Power Stadium expired.

Ashleigh Plumptre leaves Leicester City

Before the start of the World Cup, Plumptre departed Leicester City Women after her contract at King Power Stadium expired.

Plumptre made a total of 23 appearances for City in all competitions in 2022–2023.

Ashleigh Plumptre scored one goal for Leicester City last season
Ashleigh Plumptre scored one goal for Leicester City last season

Ashleigh Plumptre set for new club after Leicester City

Plumptre, who recently gave her thought process on the Naija Spirit after the World Cup exit is now set for a change of Club.

In an interview with Channels Television, Plumptre detailed the consideration in selecting her new team.

She said, "Nothing's been released yet about my next Club.

"I wanted to um not have a distraction while I was at the World Cup.

"I wanted my full focus on that but yeah in the coming weeks um it will be released soon.

"I'm really excited I feel like um I've chosen somewhere that aligns with it always has to come down to this for me like it has to align with who I am as a person.

The decision of Plumptre to play for Nigeria received mixed reactions to start but now she is a fan favorite. (Chrisben Isichei)
The decision of Plumptre to play for Nigeria received mixed reactions to start but now she is a fan favorite. (Chrisben Isichei)

"I have to know about what the values are of the environment and the people that I'm playing for.

"Obviously I can't say yet but I'm really looking forward to a new challenge."

Based on speculation on social media, there are reports that Plumptre, who went viral after photos of her 'Yoruba' family members surfaced on social media, is set to join giants Manchester United women.

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