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Super Falcons of Nigeria star Ashleigh Plumptre is happy to be back from surgery after shining for Al-Ittihad against Al-Ula.
Super Falcons of Nigeria star Ashleigh Plumptre made her return to the pitch after a long layoff.
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18:35 - 10.10.2024
Ashleigh Plumptre: Super Falcons star returns from surgery with Al-Ittihad
Super Falcons of Nigeria star Ashleigh Plumptre returns from surgery with Al-Ittihad.
The Nigerian international was back in training for weeks ahead of her return to football.
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00:15 - 22.04.2024
Ashleigh Plumptre: Super Falcons star has right foot surgery
Super Falcons star Ashleigh Plumptre has right foot surgery, to miss Olympics with injury suffered at Al-Ittihad.
Plumptre celebrates return for Al-Ittihad
Plumptre was in action in a Saudi Arabia women's professional league fixture between Al-Ittihad and Al-Ula.
The 26-year-old center defender featured Al-Ittihad women recorded a narrow 0-1 win away against Al-Ula in Saudi Arabia.
Plumptre did not start the game but was introduced for her first game in over six months as a substitute.
Following the victory, Plumptre took to social media to celebrate her return from injury.
In a viral video after the game betwen Al-Ittihad and Al-Ula, she said, "Hey, Etihad fans Ashley here, so happy to be back,
"Even happier with the win and the clean sheet.
"Thanks for all your support.
Ashleigh Plumptre has surgery
Earlier this year, Plumptre, she had surgery on her right foot after a massive injury.
Her club Al-Ittihad of Saudi Arabia confirmed the injury and when she went on for the surgery.
A statement by the club said, "Ashleigh Plumptre a player from the Ittihad Women's Football Team, has successfully undergone right foot surgery.
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"She will now begin a therapeutic and rehabilitation program to prepare her return to training sessions."
Plumptre also took to social media to show off a successful surgery to her followers.
Along with a photo was a statement that said, "Thank you to everyone at @ittihadladiesclub and to Dr Pieter D’Hooge at @aspetar for supporting me through my first surgery.
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"It’s been a long time coming trying to get answers but I’m so grateful to now be at this stage.
"To my @nigeriasuperfalcons teammates and nigerian fans… thank you for your patience and understanding when I’ve not been able to be with you.
"I can honestly say I have fought as hard and for as long as I can with this pain. I can’t wait to be back healthy alongside you all again 🇳🇬🫡
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"My club - @ittihadladiesclub. I’m so grateful to be surrounded by some really great humans at this club.
"Thank you, all of you, for helping me through and supporting me every step of the way, Back soon."
Since the injury, Plumptre was not part of the Super Falcons team at the women's football event at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.
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