Afghan women's football team allowed to compete after FIFA rule change

A recent FIFA rule change has enabled the Afghan women's football team to participate in official international matches for the first time since the Taliban's takeover in 2021, a decision hailed as a victory for the team.

6 May, 03:43 — 6 May, 03:43

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'Justice is served': Afghan women's footballers react to FIFA ruling

A FIFA rule change has allowed the Afghan women's football team to compete in official internationals for the first time since the Taliban took over in 2021. Mina Ahmadi says the victory is a "very emotional" one for the team.

By Kate O'Halloran and Daniela Intili

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Afghan women's football team allowed to compete after FIFA rule change

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'Justice is served': Afghan women's footballers react to FIFA ruling

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