Super Falcons defender Ashleigh Plumptre has signed a two-year contract extension with Al Ittihad Ladies, the Saudi Arabian Women’s Premier League team announced on Monday, February 10.
This news is a big boost for Ittihad Ladies, who have been impressed with Plumptre’s performances since she joined the club in 2023.
Plumptre, who has played for Nigeria in the FIFA Women’s World Cup, has been an important player for Ittihad Ladies, helping the team achieve success in the Saudi Women’s Premier League.
Her new contract shows her commitment to the club, and the club’s CEO, Domingos Oliveira, quickly praised the player.
The decision to extend Plumptre’s contract is part of the club’s plan to keep top talent and build a strong team for the future.
Oliveira said he was happy to secure Plumptre for another two years and wished her and her teammates success in reaching their goals.
Plumptre’s journey to Ittihad Ladies has been an interesting one. Born in England, she played for the country at youth level before switching to represent Nigeria, as she was eligible through her paternal grandfather.
She has since become a senior international for the Super Falcons, playing in the 2022 WAFCON and the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Before joining Ittihad Ladies, Plumptre played for Leicester City Women, helping the team win promotion to the Women’s Super League in the 2020/21 season.
She made a dream start to her career with Ittihad Ladies, scoring a hat-trick on her debut in a 3-0 win over Eastern Flames.