AFCON 2025
Super Falcons coach, Justin Madugu, says defender Ashleigh Plumptre will be available for selection ahead of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations semi-final clash against defending champions, South Africa.
Ashleigh Plumtre was absent from Sunday’s workout session, which raised concerns over her fitness level ahead of tomorrow’s heavyweight clash.
However, while addressing the media on Monday, Madugu confirmed the 27-year-old defender is not injured and will be ready to take on the South Africans.
“There are no worries for Ashleigh — just precautionary measures. No issues, no problems at all,” Madugu told reporters at the pre-match press conference.
Ashleigh Plumptre has featured in three of Super Falcons” four matches at the tournament and has been one of the most outstanding players in the competition.
On Chioma Okafor, coach Madugu revealed that US-based forward is recovering from a hand injury and might be allowed to play if the need arises.
As for Chioma Okafor, like I said earlier, twelve days, she returned to the hospital and the cast, or whatever was on her hand, has been removed. She has now been cleared. So we’ll assess her and see how we can give her an opportunity when the need arises.
Chioma Okafor was born to a Nigerian father and Malawian mother, but decided to play for Nigeria after strong interest from Malawi.
