Nigerian defender Ashleigh Plumptre has successfully undergone surgery in Saudi Arabia. Plumptre suffered the injury while playing for her Saudi club, Al Ittihad, last month.
The injury prevented her from participating in Nigeria’s 2024 Olympic Games qualifier against South Africa. Plumptre took to social media on Sunday, April 21, to announce the news of her surgery and express her gratitude to the club, national team, and fans.
“I’m so grateful to everyone at Al Ittihad and to Dr. Pieter D’Hooge at Aspetar for supporting me through my first surgery,” she wrote. “It’s been a long road to finding answers, but I’m thankful to be at this stage now.”
Plumptre also thanked her Super Falcons teammates and Nigerian fans for their understanding and support during her absence.
“I can honestly say I have fought as hard and for as long as I can with this pain,” she said. “I can’t wait to be back healthy with you all.”
Plumptre expressed her appreciation for the support she has received from Al Ittihad. “I’m so grateful to be surrounded by some really great humans at this club,” she wrote. “Thank you, all of you, for helping me through and supporting me every step of the way.”
Plumptre concluded her message with a promise to return to the pitch soon. “Back soon,” she wrote. CONTINUE READING
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