Sudan women’s soccer team makes historic international debut in Morocco

The Sudan women’s under-17 soccer team has made its historic debut on the international stage during qualifying matches for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, taking place in Casablanca, Morocco. The team, composed mostly of teenage girls, faced Comoros, suffering substantial defeats, including a 17–0 loss. This appearance marks Sudan's first international participation since the civil war began, which devastated the country's women's sports infrastructure. Although heavily outmatched, the team's efforts represent a significant step forward for women's soccer in a nation where female athletics have faced longstanding challenges. The Sudanese soccer federation is working to rebuild the women's program and improve its infrastructure despite the ongoing conflict.

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