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Banned from football at home, Afghan women's team reunite 8,000 miles away

BBC News•Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 11:28 PM•2 min read

Women in the team, which is recognised by Fifa, say football has given them freedom and independence.

Source: [BBC News](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8dnrpmgv4yo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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