Ashleigh Plumptre: Super Falcons star has right foot surgery

There is news about Super Falcons of Nigeria star Ashleigh Plumptre.

The 25-year-old is on the trends for her actions off the pitch.

According to Plumptre, she had surgery on her right foot.

Her club Al-Ittihad of Saudi Arabia confirmed the surgery.

A statement by the club said, "Ashleigh Plumptre a player from the Ittihad Women's Football Team, has successfully undergone right foot surgery.

"She will now begin a therapeutic and rehabilitation program to prepare her return to training sessions."

Plumptre also took to social media to show off a succesful surgery to her followers.

Along with a photo was a statement that said, "Thank you to everyone at @ittihadladiesclub 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.

"To my @nigeriasuperfalcons 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 alongside you all again 🇳🇬🫡

"My club - @ittihadladiesclub. 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, Back soon."

The injury meant that Plumptre could not feature in the Super Falcons' last fixture against the Banyana Banyana of South Africa.

Plumptre after surgery will now face an uphill challenge to be fit for the 2024 Olympics.