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Ashleigh Plumptre is disappointed to miss out of Nigeria’s squad to the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. The versatile defender was left out of Randy Waldrum’s 18-player squad for the competition due to fitness concern. Plumptre suffered an injury while in action for her club, Al Ittihad in March. The former Leicester City player later underwent surgery but is yet to recover fully from the injury. Plumptre took to X to express her regret, while also wishing her teammates the best in Paris. “Timings haven’t aligned to be in contention for the Olympic roster – a dream I’ve held since I can remember,…

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