Sudan’s young women return to international soccer as war and taboos linger
Sudan's under-17 women's national soccer team has made its first international appearance since civil war erupted in the country
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onSudan’s young women return to international soccer as war and taboos lingerSudan's under-17 women's national soccer team has made its first international appearance since civil war erupted in the countryByAKRAM OUBACHIR Associated PressJune 17, 2026, 1:05 AM2:37Sudan's U-17 women's national team warms up before a soccer match against Comoros, during qualifiers for the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics, in Casablanca, Morocco, Monday, June 8, 2026. (AP Photo)The Associated PressCASABLANCA, Morocco -- Their red jerseys stood out against the green pitch. Most were teenage girls. Some had fled war.
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