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Banned from football at home, Afghan women's team reunite 8,000 miles away
Women in the team, which is recognised by Fifa, say football has given them freedom and independence.
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The Afghan women's football team gathered for the first time since Fifa ruled they could represent their country in official matches
The changing room is busy with footballers going through their pre-match routines.
"Be strong as always because we are representing Afghan women," says midfielder Fatima Haidari to fellow members of Afghan Women United.
Applause erupts in the room where an Afghan flag hangs and a patriotic song is played.
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