Why I chose to represent Nigeria over England – Ashleigh Plumptre

Leicester City defender, Ashleigh Plumptre, has revealed why she switched her international allegiance to Nigeria despite representing England at youth levels.

The 24-year-old said she made the decision because she wanted to uncover more about her heritage.

She disclosed this in a recent chat with Kelly Somers of Optus Sports.

She said, “For me, I always say that I have to play football for more than just playing it itself. The same way that I chose to join Leicester because of my hometown’s club.

“With Nigeria, I wanted to uncover more of my heritage that I hadn’t delved into before because my dad is half-Nigerian and half-English. My grandad was born in Lagos. But I been brought up very British, so, I want to join the Nigerian team where I got to experience food like this, experience more of the culture, I guess.”

Plumptre made her debut for the Super Falcons of Nigeria in February 2022.