WATCH: Plumptre family cheers from the stands in Falcons’ historic WAFCON win

The family of Ashleigh Plumptre was among the spectators at Rabat’s Olympic Stadium as Super Falcons staged a dramatic comeback to defeat Morocco 3-2 and lift the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) trophy on Saturday night.

The mother and sister of the Falcons defender were spotted in the stands, waving Nigerian flags and celebrating passionately as the defender played a key role in the historic victory.

The Al Ittihad captain delivered a standout performance, contributing both defensively and in attack as the Falcons overturned a two-goal deficit to clinch their 10th continental title.

☺️☺️The joy of a mother!

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Ashleigh Plumptre’s mom was all smiles in the stands, watching her daughter help Nigeria to an unprecedented 10th WAFCON title in Morocco.

Since Plumptre switched to playing for Nigeria, she has given her body & soul to Naija🇳🇬pic.twitter.com/fQWK3zV3SX

— Making of Champions (@MakingOfChamps) July 26, 2025

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Plumptre, whose Nigerian heritage comes from her paternal grandfather, has been a vital part of the Super Falcons since her debut in 2022.

Her work rate and composure under pressure were crucial in Nigeria’s triumph, earning praise from coach Justine Madugu.

“She [Ashleigh Plumptre] really deserves to be in the team of the group stage because we did marvelously well in both games that she featured. She was very outstanding defensively and offensively,” Madugu had said.

“The performance is there for everyone to see. She really did very well and I quite appreciate her performance and being part of the team for the group stage.”

Born in Leicester, England, on May 8, 1998, Plumptre has represented England at under-15, under-17, under-19, and under-23 levels, including at two tournaments: the 2014 and 2015 UEFA Women’s Under-17 Championship

She made her debut with the Super Falcons in February 2022 and later represented the nation at the 2023 World Cup.