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Afghan Women United Triumphs in Return to International Football

12/26/2025

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Afghanistan's women's football team, now known as Afghan Women United, has returned to international play after years in exile.
Their first match against Chad ended 6-1, and Mano zh Noori scored her first international goal.
The squad remains dispersed across countries and faces Taliban repression of women in Afghanistan.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino attended their second match and pledged ongoing support, while competitive fixtures remain uncertain.

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Afghanistan's women's football team, now known as Afghan Women United, has returned to international play after years in exile.
Their first match against Chad ended 6-1, and Mano zh Noori scored her first international goal.
The squad remains dispersed across countries and faces Taliban repression of women in Afghanistan.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino attended their second match and pledged ongoing support, while competitive fixtures remain uncertain.