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Super Falcons duo Ashleigh Plumptre and Francisca Ordega were the heroines for Al-Ittihad Ladies in the big win against Al Amal.
Super Falcons duo Ashleigh Plumptre and Francisca Ordega played decisive roles in Al-Ittihad Ladies' commanding 3-0 victory over Al-Amal in a recent Saudi Women's Premier League match.
The Nigerian internationals showed their talents, contributing superbly to their team's success.
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Plumptre, the 26-year-old defender, continued her impressive scoring form by netting Al-Ittihad's third goal, solidifying their lead and victory.
Playing as a centre-back, Plumptre has now found the net twice this season, demonstrating her ability to contribute offensively from defence.
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Her scoring record is particularly noteworthy, as she scored an impressive eight goals in 12 matches last season and hopes to replicate that form for Union Ladies this year.
Francisca Ordega, who recently joined Al-Ittihad Ladies, displayed her exceptional playmaking abilities throughout the match, providing the assists for two of Al-Ittihad's goals.
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The 31-year-old has quickly integrated into the team, making an immediate impact with her creative passes and vision on the pitch.
In just two appearances for her new club, Ordega has already contributed one goal and two assists, showing her value to the squad.
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Adding to the excitement of the week, Ordega recently had the opportunity to meet with Al-Ittihad's men's team superstars, Karim Benzema and N'Golo Kante.
This meeting further highlights the growing prominence and integration of the women's team within the Al-Ittihad sports organisation.
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The victory over Al-Amal ended a run of four consecutive defeats for the ambitious Al-Ittihad Ladies across competitions.
They will be hoping that their Nigerian stars Plumptre and Ordega will continue their fine form to help the Ladies achieve their goals in the Saudi Women's Premier League.
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