Afghan women's team will be a symbol of resistance on international stage, says former captain
VANCOUVER, April 29 - Afghan women footballers will be able to showcase their skills to the world after FIFA cleared the way for their return to international competition and former captain Khalida Popal said the team will be a symbol of resistance for those struggling back home.
- Afghan women on way back to official international matches after FIFA rule change The Straits Times —
- Fifa says Afghan women’s team can play in tournaments without Taliban approval South China Morning Post —
- FIFA allows Afghan women's football team to compete ABC News —
- Afghanistan women can return to competition after eight-year hiatus BBC Sport —
- FIFA makes rarest exception to let Afghan women’s refugee team play as official national side without Taliban approval Times Of India —