Super Falcons Star Defends Hijab-Wearing Teammate Amid Criticism

Super Falcons star, Ashleigh Plumptre, defended her hijab-wearing teammate, Lina Boussaha, after a social media user criticized Lina's faith while playing professional football. Lina, an Algerian midfielder, faced backlash for covering her hair scarf while competing.

Despite representing France at the youth level, Lina switched allegiance to play for Algeria in 2023. Plumptre supported Lina, highlighting her struggles with injuries and the ban imposed by the French Football Federation on Muslim women wearing hijabs.

Lina considered retirement before receiving interest from a Saudi club. The incident sheds light on the challenges Muslim women face in professional sports and the importance of inclusivity in football.