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Ashleigh Plumptre: Nigeria defender completes UEFA B coaching course
By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde
Nigeria defender, Ashleigh Plumptre is preparing for life after football as she added a coaching license to her caps.
The Al-Ittihad captain has completed a UEFA B coaching course making her eligible to be a gaffer.
“Grateful to have my UEFA B coaching license completed,” She posted on her social media pages.
“Thank you to all those who facilitated me with my sessions both in the UK and at Al Ittihad, Saudi Arabia.”
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The Super Falcons player has been an integral member of the nine-time African champions since her debut in 2022.
This came after switching allegiance from England, the country she represented at the youth level.
She also made a huge career decision moving from Leicester City in the English Women’s Super League (WSL) to the Al Ittihad in Saudi Arabia after her exploits with the Super Falcons at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
With the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) approaching, her experience in the defensive position will be needed as she continues to add more certificates to her Curriculum Vitae (CV), similar to her national team and club mate, Francesca Ordega.
