Ashleigh Plumptre continues comeback tour with Al-Ittihad

Super Falcons of Nigeria star Ashleigh Plumptre recently returned to the pitch after a long layoff.

The 26-year-old defender has been out of action due to a long layoff but is now back in style.

Plumptre is back shining in training with her club side Al-Ittihad of Saudi Arabia

Al-Ittihad posted photos of her recent training activity before playing this action.

In the training sessions, Plumptre is all smiles with her teammates getting back to full fitness.

The Nigerian international was back in training for weeks ahead of her return to football.

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 between 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.

Earlier this year, Plumptre, had surgery on her right foot after a massive injury.

Her club Al-Ittihad of Saudi Arabia confirmed the injury when she went on for the surgery.

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.