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 team, four years after the players fled the Taliban. While FIFA pledges support including training camps and friendly matches, players express frustration at the slow progress, missing opportunities like the 2027 Women's World Cup. Advocacy groups and players emphasize the team's importance in representing Afghan women, calling for FIFA to create systems that protect women's opportunities.
