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Yoruba relatives of Super Falcons star Ashleigh Plumptre go viral on social media.
Super Falcons of Nigeria star Ashleigh Plumptre has risen to the top of the trends on social media.
The Nigerian defender featured for 90 minutes as the Super Falcons recorded a 0-0 draw against Ireland in their final group game of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.
The draw was enough for the Super Falcons to finish in second place in the group and qualify for the round of 16.
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Ashleigh Plumptre and Yoruba relatives
Born in Leicester City, Plumptre played for England at youth level but chose to switch her international allegiance to Nigeria.
The decision of Plumptre to play for Nigeria received mixed reactions at first, but now she is a fan favorite.
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Some fans are uncertain of her relation to Nigeria however she has made clarifications on several occasions.
Photos of Ashleigh Plumptre's father and grandfather go viral
After the game, while Nigerians were celebrating the progression of the Super Falcons, Plumptre steadily rose to the top of the trends.
A User on X uploaded childhood photos of Plumptre wearing the Nigerian jersey.
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The user also posted photos of her paternal grandfather, along with her father and other relatives.
The photos of Plumptre's relatives have gone viral, with fans now convinced of her Yoruba heritage.
Plumptre's paternal grandfather is Harry Dotun Plumptre, while her dad is Tim Rick Plumptre.
Plumptre, who left Leicester City at the end of the season, has been in good form at the World Cup and is expected to have several suitors interested.
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