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

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Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Sudan women’s soccer team makes historic international debut in Morocco
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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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  • Sudan's under-17 team debuted in international women's soccer in June 2026.
  • The team lost heavily to Comoros, conceding 30 goals over two matches.
  • Most players are inexperienced, many having fled war and never played in organized leagues.
  • The women's soccer program in Sudan was severely affected by the 2023 civil war.
  • Challenges include lack of training facilities and recruiting players from conflict zones.
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A Sudan girls’ team has made history amid the nation’s civil war

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