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Afghan women soccer players on their fight for recognition

The Afghan women’s soccer team hasn’t been able to play since the Taliban returned to power in 2021. Now, FIFA has announced the Afghan women’s refugee squad in an unprecedented step. CNN’s Amanda Davies met with several of the exiled players in the UK and learned about their yearslong fight for recognition, and why football remains such a lifeline for them.

Afghanistan women’s refugee team announces squad for friendly FIFA competition

The refugee team is set to travel to UAE at the end of the month for a trio of friendly matches as part of a four-team tournament.

Afghan women's refugee team confirmed for UAE series

Head coach Pauline Hamill has announced the 23-player squad for the Afghan women’s refugee team as they prepare to head into a four-team tournament in the United Arab Emirates. Hamill and her technical staff selected [...] The post Hamill announces Afghan women’s refugee squad ahead of UAE tournament appeared first on SheKicks.