Football: Afghan women make statement on international stage

Deutsche Welle (DW)CenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by Matt Pearson in CasablancaOctober 27, 2025 at 01:00 PM

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On October 27, 2025, Afghanistan's female footballers played their first international match since 2021 following the Taliban's return to power. The team, now based in exile due to repression of women by the Taliban, scored its first goal through Manozh Noori. Players were forced to flee Afghanistan and have been seeking recognition from FIFA to resume international play. Goalkeeper Fatima Yousufi highlighted that their motivation is to inspire girls in Afghanistan who lack basic rights such as education and freedom to play sports. The match marked a significant moment for the players, symbolizing hope and resistance against gender oppression.

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Europe 40% United Nations 40% Australia 50% FIFA 50% Taliban ×260% Afghanistan ×380% Manozh Noori ×280% Afghanistan's female footballers ×3100%

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afghan women's football 100% international stage 80% taliban repression 70% exile 60% women's rights 60% manozh noori 50% fifa recognition 50% first international goal 50% fatima yousufi 50% education and sport 40%

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Center (-0.10)

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Afghanistan

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