Super Falcons defender, Ashleigh Plumptre has said that Nigeria’s last group game against Ireland in the ongoing Women’s World Cup is going to be a very tough fight.
Plumptre stated this during an interview recently. Her words, “I think when I saw that Ireland was in our group, it was a game that I just knew was going to be a very tough fight. I think Ireland are similar to us in terms of the way that they are set up, and I think their passion, and their determination is very similar to us as well.
“So, I predict it is going to be a very competitive match, and I know even though they are out of the tournament, they’ll feel like they have nothing to lose, and they will also want to get something from the game, knowing that they’ll go home with some kind of result from their first World Cup. So, it is not a game that we should take lightly.
“Obviously, we have enjoyed beating Australia, but then the focus turns to Ireland and we prepare for that, like we would for any other game,” she said.
Speaking on the game against Australia, she said, “It is definitely one of the greatest moments for me as a footballer. Just being here at the World Cup in general is huge for me, and to be able to get that kind of result against that many fans is massive. I think it was a bitter pill to swallow when we were in Morocco (2022 WAFCON) and we lost to the hosts there on penalties, so it was almost like redemption in a way when we got to beat Australia.
“Obviously beating the hosts was a very special moment for all of us. I think we went into the game as underdogs. We knew we had a point to prove, we knew we were playing against the fans and everybody that is supporting the host country. I think we stuck to the game plan very well, and it just goes to show that when we all come together very well, these are the things that we can produce. So, it means a lot for us and everybody who has been supporting us so far,” she averred.
