Former England youth international Ashleigh Plumptre has been cleared by the football regulating body FIFA to represent the Super Falcons of Nigeria, IgbereTV reports
The Leicester defender had indicated interest to represent the Super Falcons at major tournaments, where she would receive her first unofficial call-up for the national team in July 2021.
The NFF director of communications Ademola Olajire confirmed her clearance in an interview with BBC Sport Africa, “We are happy to receive Ashleigh’s official clearance from Fifa.”
“It was only possible because of her commitment and dedication. She made the federation’s work a lot easier by providing all the requirements in quick time, Olajire said.
“Ashleigh personally approached the English FA directly to get the required international clearance from that end
