<p>The Afghan women’s soccer team hasn’t been able to play since the Taliban returned to power in 2021. Now, FIFA has announced the Afghan women’s refugee squad in an unprecedented step. CNN’s Amanda Davies met with several of the exiled players in the UK and learned about their years-long fight for recognition, and why football remains such a lifeline for them.</p>
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As first Afghan women’s refugee squad is announced, soccer players’ fight for recognition goes on

The Afghan women’s soccer team hasn’t been able to play since the Taliban returned to power in 2021. Now, FIFA has announced the Afghan women’s refugee squad in an unprecedented step. CNN Sports’ Amanda Davies met with several of the exiled players in the UK and learned about their years-long fight for recognition, and why the Beautiful Game remains such a lifeline for them.

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<p>The Afghan women’s soccer team hasn’t been able to play since the Taliban returned to power in 2021. Now, FIFA has announced the Afghan women’s refugee squad in an unprecedented step. CNN’s Amanda Davies met with several of the exiled players in the UK and learned about their years-long fight for recognition, and why football remains such a lifeline for them.</p>
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