Afghan Women Footballers Celebrate Landmark FIFA Move
Afghan women footballers are celebrating a significant and historic decision by FIFA, hailing it as a major victory for human rights. The specific details of the FIFA move were not immediately clear, but it was met with widespread jubilation.
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Afghan women footballers celebrate 'historical moment'
A FIFA rule change allowing Afghanistan's women footballers to compete in official matches is a "historical moment", former captain Khalida Popal told AFP on Thursday.The team could not play official competitions because FIFA rules previously required the approval of the Taliban-controlled Afghanistan Football Federation.
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They will in future be eligible to qualify for the Women's World Cup
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A landmark FIFA rule change allows the exiled Afghan women footballers team to compete officially, a historic moment and a victory for human rights. Read More: https://punchng.com/victory-for-human-rights-afghan-women-footballers-hail-landmark-fifa-move/
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