Afghan players watch Morocco’s team practice for Women’s World Cup, hoping to get their chance

Afghan players hope Morocco’s participation in Women’s World Cup will open door for other Muslim countries

Over the next month, 32 national soccer teams will compete across Australia and New Zealand in the Women’s World Cup. A 33rd team – unofficial, by FIFA’s standards – will also be in Australia, but in the stands.

The exiled Afghan players, now based in Melbourne, hope that the Atlas Lionesses’ participation in the tournament will help further build the case that Muslim women belong in the sport. “What motivates us is that we are the voice for the women back home,” Afghan player Mursal Sadat said. “We are a mirror that reflects how hard their lives are and how it is hard for them to live in Afghanistan, to have no rights, to be banned from everything.

“The [Moroccan] government, the people, accepted these girls to play for them and represent their country,” Farida said. “We’re living in a modern era, and we don’t have to follow the old-school thoughts.” “This game is a celebration of everything football should be,” Popal said in a news release from Melbourne Victory. “We want this match to highlight our team’s desire to compete internationally once again with FIFA’s biggest competition being held in just a few days’ time.”

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