Sudan’s Young Female Footballers Defy War and Tradition
Despite heavy defeats and a backdrop of civil war, Sudan’s under‑17 women’s soccer team stepped onto an international stage, embodying hope and resistance.
Jun 17, 2026
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Sudan’s Under‑17 Women’s Soccer Team Makes Historic Return Amid War
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.
Jun 17, 2026
Sudan’s Under‑17 Women’s Soccer Team Breaks New Ground Amid Conflict
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.
Jun 17, 2026
Sudan’s U‑17 Women’s Team Returns to International Play Amid War‑Torn Horizons
Despite heavy defeats and a backdrop of conflict, Sudan's under‑17 women's national soccer team made its first international appearance in years, symbolising resilience and the tentative revival of women's football in a country shattered by war.
Jun 17, 2026
Sudan’s U‑17 Women’s Soccer Team Debuts Amid War and Hope
Since the outbreak of civil war, Sudan’s under‑17 women’s national football side has stepped onto the international stage for the first time, confronting heavy defeats, online harassment and a hostile cultural climate, while offering a glimpse of resilience and a platform for change.
Jun 17, 2026
Sudan’s U‑17 Women’s Team Makes Historic Debut Amid War
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.
Jun 17, 2026
Sudan’s U‑17 Women’s Soccer Team Makes Historic Debut Amid War
The under‑17 women's national team, composed largely of schoolgirls with only weeks of training, stepped onto the global stage in Casablanca, facing defeats, online abuse and a war‑riddled environment, while the federation pursues infrastructure projects and the military government sees the venture as a political statement.
Jun 17, 2026
Sudan’s U-17 Women’s Team Returns to the Pitch Amid War and Hope
The young Sudanese squad, composed of teenagers some of whom fled the war, made a historic appearance in Casablanca, facing heavy defeats but signaling a fragile hope for women's soccer in a nation torn by civil strife.
Jun 17, 2026