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The Afghanistan Freedom Front’s welcome of the recognition of the Women’s Football Team in exile.
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The Afghanistan Freedom Front’s welcome of the recognition of the Women’s Football Team in exile.

May 1, 2026
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The Afghanistan Freedom Front has announced that the recognition of the Afghanistan Women’s National Football Team in exile by FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation is a significant development in supporting the rights and presence of Afghan women in the field of sports.

On Thursday, May 10, the front issued a statement welcoming this decision, describing it as an important international move. According to the statement, the women’s national football team in exile has been accepted as the official representative of Afghanistan in international competitions.

The statement also mentioned that FIFA has described this move as a step toward supporting the rights and freedoms of women in Afghanistan under Taliban rule.

The Freedom Front further congratulated the players, coaches of the women’s national football team, and all supporters of women’s rights in Afghanistan.

The statement emphasized that the Afghanistan Women’s National Football Team can be seen as a symbol of resilience and the fight for freedom and gender equality in the country.

Writer:Salima Aryaei

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