Ahead of Nigeria’s first game at the four-nation tournament in Mexico against the host tonight, Super Falcons defender Ashleigh Plumptre revealed ‘she is prepare and the team is ready.’ Nigeriasoccernet.com reports
The tournament, tagged ”Revelation Cup” will see the hosts Mexico, Colombia, Nigeria and Costa Rica play each other.
The Nigerian ladies are winless in their last five games, but Plumptre, who plays for English club, Leicester City, insists they will end the poor run.
“We prepare for every game knowing we are trying to win and we will compete to the best of our ability to make sure we get the results,” Plumptre said in a short video interview published on the Super Falcons Twitter handle.
“I’ve prepared myself in the same way for every game and we are ready to go.”
The competition will serve as part of Super Falcons’ preparations for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup to be co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand.
Dare Ogun