Super Falcons Ashleigh Plumptre nominated for WSL Player of the Month award

Super Falcons Centre back Ashleigh Plumptre has been nominated for Women Soccer League player of the month following her brilliant display for Leicester City, BSNSports.com.ng reports. Leicester centre-back Ashleigh Plumptre has been a key presence for the Foxes in February. Her performance against West Ham saw the side keep a clean sheet, while her early goal helped take Lydia Bedford's side above Everton in the league table. Plumptre was also impressive against Birmingham as Leicester ran out 2-1 winners. Ashleigh Plumptre will battle it out with Jess Carter of Chelsea, Ann-Katrin Berger of Chelsea, Jemma Purfield of Leicester City, Alosha Lehmann of Aston Villa, and Asleigh Neville of Tottenham Ladies for the award.