'Proud to watch' - Super Falcons star Plumptre hails Nigeria’s defence despite loss to Spain

Nigeria lost 1-0 to Spain in their second Olympic game in Group C leaving Randy Waldrum’s team in a difficult position.

Alexia Putellas's deft free kick in the 85th minute of the match caused the Nigerian women's national team to lose heartlessly against Spain.

Despite the loss, Plumptre praised her teammates for their performance against the World Cup winners.

Plumptre highlighted the defensive strength of the Super Falcons and hailed her teammates for their outstanding performance against the Spaniards.

The defender wrote on X, “This team [Super Falcons] knows how to defend – sheesh! Good fight @NGSuper_Falcons – proud to watch.” 

The Saudi Arabian star was proud to see her teammates go head to head with the Spanish players, depriving them of many chances.

Former Leicester City Women's defender Plumptre missed out on the trip to France because she had surgery recently after suffering a knock months before the Olympic competition.

Despite her absence, Chidinma Okeke took her place in the Super Falcons defence, contributing significantly to Randy Waldrum's potent defensive scheme.

The 11-time African champions will face Japan in their last Group C game and will need to get a win. 

Although they will need to win with a huge goal margin and pray Brazil loses so they can get a chance to qualify as the best loser.