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Injury Setback: Plumptre Pledges Support After Missing Super Falcons WAFCON 2026 Squad

Injury Setback: Plumptre Pledges Support After Missing Super Falcons WAFCON 2026 Squad

Ashleigh Plumptre has voiced her disappointment at being left out of Nigeria’s 25-player squad for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The defender has been sidelined since March after a foot injury while playing for Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad Ladies. Despite still recovering, she took to social media to express her frustration at missing the tournament. Plumptre wrote that her body is “asking for more time,” but she’s fully behind her teammates and urges Nigerians to back the Super Falcons on their quest for a 10th continental title. The former Leicester City star made her first WAFCON appearance in 2022 and played a key role in Nigeria’s successful 2024 campaign.

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kris

What steps can Plumptre take to stay motivated and fit while recovering from that foot injury ahead of the next qualifiers?

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mel

Totally, consistent rehab drills and small daily targets will keep motivation high during the recovery journey.

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mary

While she pledges support, a foot injury since March surely affects her readiness for major tournaments like WAFCON.

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femi

It's true, being out with a foot injury since March must hinder her training for such a major tournament.

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jaruma

Pledging support is noble, yet the focus really needs to shift towards a strict rehab timeline rather than public solidarity statements.

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jayjay

Team staff could share regular rehab updates and training progress to keep fans informed and maintain her profile until she's match-fit.

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