Women in the team, which is recognised by Fifa, say football has given them freedom and independence.
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.
Originally reported by BBC World
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