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FIFA Allows Afghan Women's Refugee Team to Compete Officially

FIFA has granted the Afghan women's refugee team official national team status, allowing them to compete in international tournaments. This decision bypasses the Taliban regime and marks their return to competition after an eight-year hiatus.

28 Apr, 23:31 — 29 Apr, 09:59
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BBCHigh2h ago

Afghanistan women can return to competition after eight-year hiatus

Afghanistan women will become a "symbol of resilience" after Fifa approved their return to international competition, says former captain Khalida Popal.

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The GuardianMostly Factual11h ago

Afghanistan women’s refugee players allowed to compete as official national team

Fifa will not require squad to get approval of Taliban Afghan Women United was formed after 2021 takeover Fifa has given permission for Afghan Women United, a squad composed of refugees scattered around the world in Australia, the Middle East and Europe, to represent Afghanistan in official competitions without requiring the approval of the Taliban. In a significant regulation change to be approved by the Fifa Council today, Afghan Women will be permitted to compete as the official Afghanis...

By Matt Hughes in Vancouver

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The IndependentMostly Factual49m ago

Afghan refugee women to compete as official national team as Fifa bypasses Taliban

Fifa has passed a regulation change allowing the team of female Afghan refugees to represent the country officially

By Flo Clifford

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YahooMostly Factual49m ago

Afghan refugee women to compete as official national team as Fifa bypasses Taliban

Fifa has passed a regulation change allowing the team of female Afghan refugees to represent the country officially

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual1h ago

Afghan women's refugee team allowed to play in FIFA tournaments

The FIFA Council, meeting British Columbia, agreed to amend its regulations to recognize the refugee team, which plays under the name Afghan Women United.

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straits-timesMostly Factual5h ago

Afghan women's team will be a symbol of resistance on international stage, says former captain - The Straits Times

Afghan women's team will be a symbol of resistance on international stage, says former captain  The Straits Times

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indian-expressMostly Factual5h ago

Ted Lasso season 4 teaser: Jason Sudeikis in Chak De! India mode, to coach a women’s football team

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual5h ago

Afghan women's team will be a symbol of resistance on international stage, says former captain

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