FIFA Clears Plumptre For Nigeria

FIFA Clears Plumptre For Nigeria Sampson Adedeji After proper scrutiny, the World soccer governing body has cleared England born, Nigeria descent Ashleigh Plumptre to represent the country, BSNsports.com.ng can report. Plumptre who is qualified to represent Nigeria through her grandfather has represented the England women team at under level before she decided to switch allegiance to Nigeria. Nigeria Football Federation image maker Ademola Olajire confirmed this to pressmen and narrated how Leicester City player approached English FA for her clearance. “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. “Ashleigh personally approached the English FA directly to get the required international clearance from that end. “Her professionalism and unflinching desire to play for Nigeria is honestly heart-warming. That big move on her part helped a lot and prevented the long wait for the FA’s response.” “She got all the documents in a few months without being forced or persuaded. “We’ve been through this Fifa process with other players in the past and others needed to be reminded. Ashleigh made personal sacrifices to ensure a smooth clearance," he told BBC. Ashleigh has been invited to Super Falcons training camp twice but is yet to make a debut for the country.