Team closer to representing country four years after exilePlayers express frustration at Fifa’s slow progressFifa has cleared the way for the exiled Afghanistan women’s national team to represent the country but has been criticised for moving too slowly, four years after players fled the country when the Taliban returned to power.Football’s global governing body said it was committed to supporting players outside Afghanistan and would organise training camps, provide staff (including qualified coaches and technical and medical staff) and coordinate friendly matches. Continue reading...
FIFA is nearing recognition of the exiled Afghanistan women's national football team, four years after players fled the country, prompting criticism for the slow progress. While FIFA pledges support, including training camps and friendly matches, players express frustration, citing missed opportunities and the team's exclusion from upcoming World Cup and Asian Cup qualifiers.
