# Ashleigh Plumptre contract extension and injury recovery

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ashleigh-plumptre-contract-extension-and-injury-recovery
> Updated: 2026-08-16T19:03:20.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Nigerian defender Ashleigh Plumptre has extended her contract with the Saudi Arabian club Al Ittihad Ladies until 2028. The extension follows her successful tenure with the club since September 2023, during which she recorded 15 goals and 19 assists in 41 appearances.

Plumptre has been recovering from a foot injury that required surgery in March, an injury that caused her to miss the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations with the Nigerian national team. Following her contract renewal, she has resumed training with Al Ittihad and is expected to undergo a gradual reintegration into competitive play to regain match fitness.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-16: Ashleigh Plumptre resumes Al-Ittihad training after foot injury

Nigerian defender Ashleigh Plumptre has returned to training with Al-Ittihad after recovering from foot surgery that sidelined her for several months.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ashleigh-plumptre-resumes-al-ittihad-training-after-foot-injury

### 2026-07-24: Nigeria defender Ashleigh Plumptre signs contract extension with Saudi club Al Ittihad until 2028

Nigeria defender Ashleigh Plumptre extends her contract with Saudi club Al Ittihad Ladies until 2028, after a strong debut season and missing the 2026 WAFCON due to injury.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigeria-defender-ashleigh-plumptre-signs-contract-extension-with-saudi-club-al-ittihad-until-2028

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