Ashleigh Plumptre, a defender for the Super Falcons, has joined Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ittihad Ladies on a free transfer after leaving Leicester City Women.
The 25-year-old was one of several Nigerian athletes who received attention after their outstanding performance at the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2023. She participated in every game for the Falcons and aided Nigeria’s advancement to the round of 16.
The Nigerian performer said, “Grateful to have signed for Al-Ittihad,” in response to the announcement video posted on Tuesday by Al-Ittihad Ladies on X, formerly Twitter. I’m eager to set off on this journey with some extraordinary people. I’m still trying to become more of who I am. It goes beyond football.
“Football for me is about connecting not only with myself but with people around me, whether my teammates or staff,” she said in the announcement video, according to the club’s media.
“Everything I have accomplished thus far in my career has been about achieving something greater than myself.
“New opportunities both on and off the field attracted me to Al Ittihad. I’m just here to be myself; I don’t have any expectations.
As a football player and, more significantly, as a person, “I hope that I can learn and take so much from the environment.”
Before leaving the team at the conclusion of the previous season, Plumptre made 79 appearances for Leicester Women.
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