Ashleigh Plumptre celebrates with Chiamaka Nnadozie
Super Falcons defender Ashleigh Plumptre becomes the latest Nigerian to join a Saudi Arabian club npflupdates.com reports.
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Last week Ashleigh Plumptre had revealed in an interview that she’s no longer going to continue her career in Europe. The rock-solid defender left Leicester City’s Women at the end of last season, and has now accepted an offer from Saudi Arabia.
Ashleigh joined Leicester City upon her return from the United States few seasons ago. And has since then, helped the team achieve some great exploits, including getting promoted to England’s top-flight.
Her last professional outing was at the 2023 FIFA women’s world cup in Australia and New Zealand. Interestingly, she helped Nigeria achieve great feats before being knocked out by England in Round-16.
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Ashleigh Plumptre gives reason for joining Saudi women’s league
While reacting to the announcement video released on Tuesday by Al-Ittihad Ladies on X, formerly Twitter, the Nigerian wrote, “Grateful to have signed for Al-Ittihad. Excited to start this journey alongside some incredible human beings. My journey of stepping into more of myself continues. It’s more than football.”
Taking a look as to why she made such a move to the little-known Saudi women’s league, it was discovered she first, believed football is all about connecting with people around her.
“Football for me is about connecting not only with myself but with people around me. Whether my teammates or staff,” she said to the club’s media.
“Everything I have done in my career so far is about doing something bigger than myself.”
Secondly, she admitted joining Al Ittihad ladies because of new opportunities she will get both on and off the pitch.
“I joined Al Ittihad because of new opportunities on and off the pitch. I’m not here with any expectations; I’m here to be myself,” she continued.
“I hope that I can learn and take so much from the environment as a football player. And, more importantly, as a human being.”
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Ashleigh Plumptre is expected to join the Super Falcons team next week when they take on Sao Tome and Principe’s women. The match is a qualifier for the next edition of WAFCON.
