Ashleigh Plumptre has signed for Al-Ittihad.
NIGERIA WOMEN’S WORLD Cup star Ashleigh Plumptre has become the first high-profile female player to move to Saudi Arabia.
She had been expected to stay in Europe after four seasons at the Foxes, with Manchester United among the likely destinations. Plumptre impressed for Nigeria at this summer’s tournament in Australia, starting all four of their games, including a 0-0 draw with the Republic of Ireland.
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