Super Falcons star Ashleigh Plumptre joins Saudi club Al-Ittihad

Super Falcons defender Ashleigh Plumptre has joined Saudi Women’s Premier League club Al-Ittihad.

The club announced the signing of the 25-year-old on X (formerly known as Twitter) on Tuesday night (local time).

“Welcome to Al-Ittihad Ashleigh Plumptre,” the club wrote, adding the hashtag “#AshleighIsYellow.”

Reacting to the club’s post, the Leicester-born player 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.”

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