Video: Super Falcons Defender Ashleigh Plumptre Displays Hilarious Dance after Win Over Australia

Video: Super Falcons Defender Ashleigh Plumptre Displays Hilarious Dance after Win Over Australia

Lukman Mumuni
updated at July 28, 2023 at 7:42 AM
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  • Super Falcons defender, Ashleigh Plumptre is enjoying her time at the World Cup
  • The Nigeria defender produced a strong performance as Nigeria beat Australia
  • Plumptre was spotted dancing as she celebrated the moment

Super Falcons defender, Ashleigh Plumptre stole the show during the celebrations after Nigeria's victory over Australia at the FIFA Women's World Cup.

The English-born defender impressed as the Super Falcons staged a comeback to beat the co-hosts in Brisbane and go top of Group B.

The team celebrated wildly after the match with scenes from the dressing room showing players enjoying the moment.

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Ashleigh Plumptre has been spotted dancing while celebrating Nigeria's win. Credit: @NFF
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In a video shared on social media, Plumptre is seen displaying her dance skills as her teammates watch her.

In a thrilling 110 minutes of football, it was the Matildas who took the lead through Emily van Egmond in the 45th minute. Their lead lasted for only a few minutes as Uchenna Kanu levelled on the stroke of half-time.

The West African giants took the lead after the break through Osinachi Ohale, before second-half substitute and Barcelona Femeni star, Asisat Oshoala, extended their advantage.

With a minute left to end the game, the Matildas pulled one back through Alana Kennedy, as reported by Al Jazeera.

Nigeria will next play Ireland with a chance to progress to the knockout stage.

Oshoala jubilates after netting winner

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Oshoala celebrated in style by taking off her shirt after netting the Super Falcons' third goal in the game against Australia.

The Barcelona forward pounced on a mistake by the Australian defence before slotting home for her side's third as Nigeria fought for victory in their second game.

Oshoala had come off the bench moments before giving her side the two-goal cushion to complete a remarkable comeback.

Wright sends message to NFF

Former England and Arsenal striker, Ian Wright, has sent a message to Nigeria's Football Federation following the Super Falcons' victory over Australia in the 2023 Women's World Cup.

Nigeria produced an outstanding performance to come from a goal down and beat the co-hosts 3-2 in their second group stage game.

Before the start of the tournament, the Super Falcons and the FA were at loggerheads over unpaid bonuses with head coach, Randy Waldrum reportedly yet to receive his salary.

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Lukman Abdul Mumin is a Sports Journalist based in Accra, Ghana. He has been writing for the past five years. Lukman joined Sports Brief as an Editor for the Local Desk in 2022.
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