Ashleigh Plumptre, Super Falcons' footballer, officially signs a deal with Saudi Arabia's Al-Ittihad Ladies Club in the Saudi Women's Premier League. She previously hinted at her intention to play abroad and her decision is significant for the women's side of the club, which boasts famous male footballers like Karim Benzema and N'Golo Kanté. Plumptre gained attention for her outstanding performance at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, and her signing was announced on her Twitter page, where she expressed excitement and gratitude for the new journey.
Via her Twitter page, she announced …
“Grateful to have signed for Al-Ittihad. Excited to start this journey alongside some incredible human beings. My journey of self-discovery continues. It’s more than football.”
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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 💛 https://t.co/vqB54NGVaC
— Ashleigh Plumptre (@ashplumptre) September 12, 2023