SportsAfghanistan's women: A national team without a home

FIFA has officially recognized Afghanistan’s women’s national team, allowing players scattered across the world to represent their country in official competitions. But with the Taliban banning women from playing sports and Afghanistan’s football federation refusing to recognize the team, it must build its future in exile with help from the Afghan diaspora and outside supporters.

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