By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Super Eagles defender Ashleigh Plumptre has undergone successful surgery on her right foot.
Plumptre sustained the injury, while in action for her Saudi Arabia Professional Football League outfit, Al Ittihad.
Al Ittihad announced the news of her surgery through a statement on their official website.
The club announced, “Ashleigh Plumptre, a player from the Ittihad Women’s Football Team, has successfully undergone right foot surgery. She will now embark on a therapeutic and rehabilitation program to facilitate her return to training sessions.”
The former Leicester City player also shared news of the injury on the social media with a photo.
“Thank you to everyone at @ittiladiesclub and to Dr Pieter D’Hooge at @Aspetar for supporting me through my first surgery.
“It’s been a long time coming trying to get answers but I’m so grateful to now be at this stage.
“To my @NGSuper_Falcons 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 with you all 🇳🇬🫡.
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“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 ✌🏽🧘🏽♀️.”
