Afghanistan Taliban crisis: THIS former captain tells Afghan women footballers to burn kits, delete all photos
Afghanistan’s International Olympic Committee (IOC) member Samira Asghari has called on the United States to help evacuate the country’s top female athletes and coaching staff ‘before it is too late’ following the Taliban takeover of her nation.
Aug 20, 2021, 06:50 AM IST
Return of Taliban deals a body blow to Afghanistan women football team; ex-captain tells players to disappear
Founded in 2011, Afghanistan's women's national football team has struggled for survival but was still seen as a symbol of breaking stereotypes and spreading the message of equality and freedom. Their gradual rise also encouraged players to report incidents of physical, mental, and sexual abuse in spite of the dreadful circumstances in their country.
