Afghanistan women footballers can return to competition after FIFA rule changes

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Afghanistan women footballers can return to competition after FIFA rule changes

It means Afghan players will be able to represent their country in official matches with full recognition. "Our team has always been known as an activist team," Popal told Reuters. …

It means Afghan players will be able to represent their country in official matches with full recognition. "Our team has always been known as an activist team," Popal told Reuters. "But this opportunity, with the right support from Fifa, will be the time for us to also show some skills and develop the youth talent in the diaspora. "I know it's going to be tough because Afghan women inside Afghanistan will struggle to be part of that. …

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