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Despite heavy losses and societal backlash, a squad of schoolgirls assembled by coach Burhan Tia is using football to carve a path toward hope and a possible spot at the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
Since the civil war erupted, Sudan’s under‑17 women’s national team has stepped onto the international stage for the first time, confronting 30‑goal losses, online abuse and a shattered sports infrastructure, yet their participation signals a fragile hope for the future of women’s soccer in the country.
The under‑17 women’s national soccer side stepped onto the international stage for the first time since the civil war erupted, confronting military scrutiny, online harassment and deep‑rooted taboos. Their participation, though marked by heavy losses, signals a tentative step toward reclaiming a space for female athletes in Sudan.