Women's football in Afghanistan
The Afghan Womens' National Football Team is going from strength to strength.
Ten years ago, it would have unthinkable for the young women to leave their homes, let alone excel in the sport.
Scoring goals not main point of women's soccer match in Afghanistan
October 30, 2010
Ten years ago, they were assassinating women in soccer arenas.
For Popal, the match with NATO women was about something bigger.
“We wanted to show them that we are friendly,” Popal said. “We have some stupid people that are fighting. By doing this game, we show them we have good people, also. The aim is to show we want peace.”
Ten years ago, it would have unthinkable for the young women to leave their homes, let alone excel in the sport.
Scoring goals not main point of women's soccer match in Afghanistan
October 30, 2010
Ten years ago, they were assassinating women in soccer arenas.
For Popal, the match with NATO women was about something bigger.
“We wanted to show them that we are friendly,” Popal said. “We have some stupid people that are fighting. By doing this game, we show them we have good people, also. The aim is to show we want peace.”
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