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Sudan U-17 Women Lose 30-Goal Aggregate, Face Sexist Abuse

6/18/2026

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The Sudan under-17 women's team played its first qualifiers since the 2023 civil war in Casablanca, Morocco on June 8, 2026.
They lost 17-0 to Comoros and 13-0 in the second match, conceding 30 goals.
Coach Burhan Tia said the squad, composed of schoolgirls, is not yet competitive.
Players endured sexist abuse, including messages telling them to “go back to the kitchen.”

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The Sudan under-17 women's team played its first qualifiers since the 2023 civil war in Casablanca, Morocco on June 8, 2026.
They lost 17-0 to Comoros and 13-0 in the second match, conceding 30 goals.
Coach Burhan Tia said the squad, composed of schoolgirls, is not yet competitive.
Players endured sexist abuse, including messages telling them to “go back to the kitchen.”