FIFA Clears Path For Afghan Women's Team Return
The FIFA Council voted to amend regulations allowing an Afghan women's refugee team to compete as an official national side. This decision follows recent developments regarding international recognition for displaced athletes. This decision follows a vote to change the status of refugee-based athletic teams. FIFA has cleared the way for Afghanistan's women's football team to return to international competition.
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“FIFA have cleared the way for Afghanistan's women to return to international competition.”
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