Super Falcons defender Ashleigh Plumptre’s remarkable performance in the Round of 16 at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand earned her a spot in the best XI.
During Nigeria’s match against the Three Lionesses of England, Plumptre stood out as a key player, despite their 4-2 penalty defeat.
Recognizing her outstanding performance, whoscored.com named Plumptre the player of the match, and she achieved an impressive 8.55 rating from the statistics website.
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Plumptre’s exceptional contributions included winning 11 aerial duels, completing three tackles and three dribbles, as well as hitting the woodwork once.
The best XI lineup for this stage includes Plumptre, alongside players like Zecira Musovic (Sweden), Ellie Carpenter (Australia), Jess Carter (England), Alex Greenwood (England), Aitana Bonmati (Spain), Andi Sullivan (USA), Eugenie Le Sommer (France), Kenza Dali (France), Kadidiatou Diani (France), and Salma Paralluelo (Spain).
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Having made her official debut for Nigeria in 2022, Plumptre’s journey continued, and she participated in four matches during the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
It’s worth noting that the Super Falcons have consistently been part of all editions of the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
