FIFA Allows Afghan Women's Refugee Team to Compete Officially
FIFA has made a rare exception, allowing the Afghan women's refugee team to compete as an official national side in international tournaments, bypassing the Taliban's approval. This decision offers a lifeline for the team to rejoin international football after an eight-year hiatus.
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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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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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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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Fifa has passed a regulation change allowing the team of female Afghan refugees to represent the country officially
Read full article →FIFA makes rarest exception to let Afghan women’s refugee team play as official national side without Taliban approval
FIFA has approved a landmark rule change allowing the Afghan women’s team, now competing as Afghan Women United, to return to international football despite being in exile since the Taliban takeover in 2021. The decision removes the need for approval from Afghanistan’s ruling federation, restoring their pathway to competition and marking a major step for displaced athletes in global sport.
By TOI Sports Desk
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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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