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Morocco's players stand up for the national anthem before the start of the 2025 Women's Africa Cup of Nations final football match between Morocco and Nigeria at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on July 26, 2025.
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Morocco, Algeria reach WAFCON semi-finals and World Cup

Morocco and Algeria reach the WAFCON semi-finals and qualify for the 2027 Women’s World Cup after dramatic quarter-final victories.

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
09 August, 2026
Fatemeh Pasandideh of Iran battles for the ball during the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 match between Islamic Republic of Iran and Philippines
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Iranian women footballers have 'hope for future' in Australia

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
17 April, 2026
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AWSN to launch 24-hour women's sports channel in Saudi Arabia

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
12 September, 2025
Nigeria's midfielder #13 Deborah Abiodun and Morocco's forward #18 Sanaa Mssoudy vie for the ball during the 2025 Women's Africa Cup of Nations final football match between Morocco and Nigeria
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Sub sinks Morocco as Nigeria are crowned African football queens

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
27 July, 2025
MENA sports wrap 25/07/25
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MENA Sports Wrap: Morocco roar past Ghana to reach WAFCON final

The New Arab Staff
25 July, 2025
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Women's Asian Cup qualifiers moved to Qatar amid Israel-Iran war

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
21 June, 2025
MENA sports wrap 18/04/2025
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MENA Sports Wrap: Palestine's U-20 women make history with title

The New Arab Staff
18 April, 2025
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Lebanon women's footballer wounded by Israeli attack on Beirut

The New Arab Staff
17 November, 2024
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MENA Sports Wrap: Scotland to play Israel behind closed doors

The New Arab Staff
24 May, 2024
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MENA Sports Wrap: Saudi hosts women's football tournament

The New Arab Staff
23 February, 2024
Kashmir's first female football coach has an eye for goal
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Kashmir's only female football coach has an eye for goals

Nilosree Biswas

Nilosree Biswas

28 September, 2023
Opinion- Olympics France Hijab Ban
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Olympics 2024: Stand by Muslim athletes, reject a hijab ban

Maher Mezahi

Maher Mezahi

19 September, 2023
Keep an eye for these female footballing talents
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Keep an eye out for these female football stars from MENA

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Sami Rahman

25 August, 2023
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France v Morocco at WWC: Here's what to watch for

The New Arab Staff
08 August, 2023
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England beat Nigeria on penalties to reach World Cup QF

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
07 August, 2023
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Morocco looking to exceed expectations in WC France clash

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
07 August, 2023
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Morocco stun Colombia to reach last 16 of Women's World Cup

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
03 August, 2023
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Norway, Switzerland make it to Women's World Cup last 16

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
30 July, 2023
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Morocco beat South Korea in first Women's World Cup win

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
30 July, 2023
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Germany thrash debutants Morocco 6-0 at Women's World Cup

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
24 July, 2023
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Netherlands beat debutants Portugal 1-0 in Women's World Cup

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
23 July, 2023