Afghanistan's women's football team, now playing as Afghan Women United, gathered in New Zealand for the first time since FIFA ruled they could represent their country in official matches. The 23-player squad, living as asylum seekers abroad, will play two friendlies against the Cook Islands. The team, banned from playing under Taliban restrictions, hopes to qualify for international competitions like the Olympics and World Cup.
Afghan women's football team reunites in New Zealand
Source: BBC
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