Nigeria’s Super Falcons defender, Ashleigh Plumptre has successfully undergone surgery in Saudi Arabia following her injury last month.

Ashleigh Plumptre sustained injury while playing for Saudi club, Al Ittihad, and this injury caused her to miss Nigeria’s 2024 Olympic Games qualifier against the Banyana Banyana of South Africa.

Taking to her X account on Sunday night, April 21, the former Leicester City player announced the news of her surgery and expressed gratitude to the club, national team, and fans for their unwavering support.

“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,” she wrote.

Ashleigh Plumptre also extended her appreciation to her Super Falcons teammates and Nigerian fans for their patience and understanding during her absence.

She said, “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.”

She further acknowledged her club, @ittiladiesclub, stating, “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.

With optimism, she concluded, “Back soon.”

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 🇳🇬🫡 (2/3)

— Ashleigh Plumptre (@ashplumptre) April 21, 2024

KanyiDaily recalls that Ashleigh Plumptre was greeted warmly by her Al-Ittihad colleagues as she practised with them for the first time.

Nigeria’s Super Falcons have secured a spot in the football tournament at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games following their 1-0 victory over South Africa.

Rasheedat Ajibade secured the win for Nigeria by converting a penalty in the 43rd minute during the first leg of the qualifiers held in Abuja on Friday.

🏁 FULL TIME! in Abuja 📍

Nigeria 🇳🇬 1-0 South Africa 🇿🇦

Rasheedat Ajibade 43'

First leg ✅ Still to come, second leg in Pretoria on April 9!

Abuja, thanks for your support!

📱#SoarSuperFalcons| #NGARSA| #CAFWCQ| #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/gsqytQuIfg

— NGSuper_Falcons (@NGSuper_Falcons) April 5, 2024

The match is the first leg of the doubleheader in the fourth and final round of the qualifying tournament for the Paris 2024 Olympics in France.

The second leg would be played in Pretoria, South Africa on April 9.

Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, secured a 2-1 victory against Ghana’s Black Stars in a friendly match held in Marrakech, Morocco, on Friday.

The match provided an opportunity for the two West African rivals to face off during the FIFA international break.

Early in the game, the Super Eagles dominated possession and Cyril Dessers capitalized on a scoring opportunity, calmly converting a penalty in the 38th minute to give Nigeria the lead.

Despite creating numerous chances, Nigeria, under the coaching of Finidi George, struggled to extend their lead, with Dessers and Kelechi Iheanacho failing to capitalize on scoring opportunities.

However, in the second half, Alex Iwobi set up Ademola Lookman, who confidently found the back of the net, doubling Nigeria’s lead with a powerful strike.

Although Jordan Ayew managed to score a goal for Ghana in the closing stages, it wasn’t enough to prevent Nigeria’s victory.

The Super Eagles are scheduled to play another friendly match against Mali in four days’ time.

KanyiDaily recalls that the Super Eagles of Nigeria recently dropped in last Month’s latest FIFA rankings, but were ahead of Ghana and Cameroon.