Ashleigh Plumptre signs new two-year contract with Al-Ittihad Ladies until 2028

Ashleigh Plumptre has signed a new two-year contract with Saudi Women’s Premier League club Al-Ittihad Ladies, keeping her at the Jeddah-based team until 2028. The Super Falcons defender joined the Tigers on a free transfer in September 2023 after her Leicester City contract expired. In 41 appearances she has scored 15 goals and provided 19 assists. Plumptre is currently recovering from a foot injury that has kept her out since March, which led to her omission from Nigeria’s squad for the upcoming 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations so she can focus on long-term recovery. She was part of the Super Falcons squad that won a record-extending 10th WAFCON title in 2024.

The deal highlights the growing appeal of Saudi Arabia’s women’s league for African internationals and shows Plumptre’s commitment to regaining full fitness. Her absence from the WAFCON 2026 squad may affect Nigeria’s defensive options, but her club form remains strong. Fans can follow her recovery and Al-Ittihad’s season through the club’s official channels, while aspiring female footballers see her move as a concrete example of overseas opportunities.

Will you follow her recovery closely and consider how the growth of leagues like Saudi’s Women’s Premier League might shape future career paths for Nigerian women’s footballers?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/24/plumptre-pens-new-two-year-contract-with-al-ittihad/