Fifa has permitted the Afghanistan women's national football team to represent the country despite the ongoing challenges since the Taliban regained control. Four years after players fled, Fifa aims to support them via training camps and organizing matches. This decision, however, has been met with frustration regarding the delay, leading to missed opportunities like the 2027 Women's World Cup qualifiers. Players aspire to advocate for women's rights in Afghanistan, expressing disappointment at both Fifa’s slow response and the Taliban's ongoing oppression of women's education and participation in sports.
Fifa's inaction took our platform away from us for four years. We sacrificed four years, youthful years, for which we could have represented and advocated.
Players want to play for their country, represent the women of Afghanistan, and become a voice for those enduring a voiceless journey.
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