Plumptre Opens Up On Super Falcons’ Experience At Morocco Camp

Plumptre Opens Up On Super Falcons’ Experience At Morocco Camp

Sampson Adedeji

Nigeria’s Super Falcons defender, Ashleigh Plumptre, has shed light on the challenges the team faced at their camp during the 2024 WAFCON in Morocco, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

Speaking to Talk FM Radio in Lagos, Plumptre expressed disappointment over the lack of proper training facilities at their hotel.

“For me and some of the other girls, it was tiring towards the end because we were put in a hotel in Morocco that didn’t have a gym,” she revealed.

“Towards the end of the tournament, we were taken to a public gym just so we could train,” Plumptre admitted uncertainty about who was responsible for the arrangements.

“It’s CAF, organised by CAF, but I don’t know if it’s the Moroccan FA. Honestly, I’m not quite sure.” She further explained that the hotel lacked basic amenities.

“We didn’t have a gym, a pool, or anything like that. It felt like one of those small city hotels. I had an injury last year and I’m still working on my Achilles, so access to proper facilities was important for me. Some of the girls also needed to maintain their strength.”

Plumptre also narrated how the players were initially unhappy with their accommodation.

 “As soon as we got there, one of our team officials told us, ‘Don’t unpack. We’re not staying here.’ She insisted to those in charge that we needed a better place because this was a major tournament and we didn’t even have a gym.”

She added that the room arrangements were also problematic.

“Initially, we were two to a room, but they were really small. If my roommate and I opened our suitcases, we couldn’t move around. Eventually, they allowed us to have single rooms, which definitely helped.”

Despite these challenges, the Super Falcons triumphed at the tournament, defeating hosts Morocco 3–2 in a thrilling final to lift the 2024 WAFCON trophy.