In a 9-goal thriller, Super Falcons of Nigeria stars Francisca Ordega and Ashleigh Plumptre were on target for Al-Ittihad Ladies against Al Taraji.
Super Falcons of Nigeria star Francisca Ordega led Al-Ittihad Ladies to a 9-0 victory over Al Taraji in the Saudi Women’s Premier League fixture.
Ordega scored an impressive hat-trick in the match which took place on March 15, 2025, during the 16th round of the tournament.
Ordega and Plumptre score for Al Ittihad
Super Falcons versatile defender Ashleigh Plumptre turned occasional goal-scorer for Al-Ittihad, opened the scoring with a stunning strike early in the game, setting the tone for what would become a one-sided affair.
Plumptre who joined the club on a free transfer in 2023 after leaving Leicester City was the captain on the day for her side.
Ordega’s first goal came in the 62nd minute, followed by two more in quick succession, bringing her total to three for the match.
Ordega who recently joined from Russian Women’s Football outfit CSKA Moscow continues to settle down in Saudi Arabia.
The Jeddah-based Tigresses dominated possession and created a barrage of scoring opportunities, with other players like Farah Jefry and Fatimah Mansour adding to the tally.
Ordega who recently scored her first goal for Al Ittihad now has four with the hat trick and was the Player of the Match.
Al-Ittihad’s defense, marshalled by Plumptre’s composure, remained unbreachable, ensuring Al Taraji could not score in the game.
The match not only boosted Al-Ittihad’s position in the Women’s Premier League with Al Nassr already crowned champions.
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