Afghan women's football team trains in New Zealand after escaping Taliban

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The Afghan women's football team, after escaping the Taliban, has been granted eligibility for international competition by FIFA. Thirteen players settled in Australia following a 2021 evacuation, training for years to represent their country again. They are currently in a training camp in Auckland, New Zealand. The team's journey began with significant risks and challenges, aiming to be a voice for women and girls still in Afghanistan.


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