FIFA and AFC enable Afghan women to represent their country in official matches through landmark governance reform
Amendment to FIFA Governance Regulations allows FIFA Council to establish or approve registration of national or representative teams under exceptional circumstances
Decision paves way for Afghan female football players to represent their country in FIFA competitions in coordination with AFC
FIFA will lead implementation and provide full operational, human and financial support in unprecedented step to protect access to game
The FIFA Council today approved a momentous amendment to the FIFA Governance Regulations, which enables Afghan female players – including members of the FIFA-funded and -supported Afghan Women United squad – to represent their country in official international matches as part of FIFA competitions.
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