Afghanistan women's soccer team trains for international matches in New Zealand

The Afghanistan women's soccer team, now 23 members strong, is currently in a training camp in Auckland, New Zealand, preparing for upcoming matches against teams from the Cook Islands. Many of the players, including Fatima Yousufi and Mona Amini, fled the Taliban and relocated to Australia, where they trained for five years in hopes of regaining their ability to represent Afghanistan on the international stage. FIFA officially recognized the team earlier this year, granting them eligibility for international competition. Their last official match was in 2018, and the team previously played in the 'Unite' tournament last year, achieving a victory over Libya.

• 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — After escaping the Taliban and years in exile the Afghanistan women's soccer team rises again