Tremendous Falcons and Al-Ittihad Women defender Ashleigh Plumptre has dedicated her future to the Saudi Arabian membership, signing a two-year contract extension, the membership introduced on Monday, February 10.
The 26-year-old joined Al-Ittihad in the summertime of 2023 after her contract with Leicester Metropolis Ladies expired. Since then, she has been a standout performer within the Saudi Ladies’s Premier League, shortly rising to change into workforce captain.
Her impression was quick, highlighted by a debut hat-trick in a 3-0 win over Jap Flame. This season, Plumptre has made 10 appearances, beginning eight, and has contributed two targets, an help, and 5 clear sheets.
Her performances since recovering from damage have been essential for Al-Ittihad, together with her defensive solidity and management qualities incomes reward from the membership’s administration.
Will Plumptre return to the Tremendous Falcons?
Ashleigh Plumptre’s time in Saudi Arabia hasn’t been with out challenges. After enjoying a key function in serving to Nigeria qualify for the Olympics for the primary time in 16 years, she was sidelined on account of surgical procedure, lacking the 2024 Video games in France.
Nonetheless, the defender made a robust comeback in October 2024, returning to full health and persevering with to guide Al-Ittihad on the pitch.
Regardless of her return to health, Plumptre has but to totally reclaim her spot within the Tremendous Falcons lineup. She was referred to as up for a world pleasant in opposition to France, which Nigeria misplaced 2-1, marking her first look since her damage.
Whereas timings didn’t align for her to take part within the Olympic squad, Plumptre might be an important addition for coach Justin Madugu’s aspect on the 2025 WAFCON, doubtlessly marking her second look on the continental event after the 2022 version.
