OFFICIAL :Super Falcons Defender Joins Saudi Arabia Club

OFFICIAL :Super Falcons Defender Joins Saudi Arabia Club 

By Emmanuel Chinedu 

Nigeria's Super Falcons defender, Ashleigh Plumptre, has completed her move to Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad from English side Leicester City, BSNSports.com.ng reports. 

Plumptre announced this alongside a video of her unveiling on Twitter.

She 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.”

Plumptre was a free agent after leaving Leicester City following the expiration of his contract.

The 25-year-old was linked with Manchester United, but made it clear she wanted to move abroad.

Al-Ittihad finished fifth in the first-ever Saudi Arabia Women’s Premier League which was held last season.

Plumptre, featured in all the four games the Super Falcons played at the 2023 FIFA women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.