The Nigerian defense Ashleigh Plumptre signed for him Al-Ittihad of the Saudi Women’s Premier League after her contract with City of Leicester. Plumptre, 25, has played 15 international matches for Nigeria although he played for England as a youth player.
“Grateful to sign for Al-Ittihad,” Plumptre said on messaging platform X, formerly known as Twitter. “I’m excited to start this journey with incredible people. My journey to deepen myself continues… It’s more than just football.”
The Saudi women’s top flight is gearing up for its second season, with eight teams vying for the title. Saudi men’s Pro League teams are spending big to attract some of the best players from European clubs, including Neymar, Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema.
Critics have accused Saudi Arabia of “sportswashing” amid fierce criticism of its record on human rights and equality issues.
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has introduced reforms that allow women more control over their lives in recent years, but men still maintain a tight grip on power in the kingdom.
Source: La Verdad
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