Doncaster, Oct. 3 -- Five young women have been selected by FIFA for the Afghan women's refugee squadThe exiled Afghan soccer players have been pushing for the right to play for their country ever since they fled Afghanisan when the Taliban swept back into power four years ago, reports CNN.
CNN Sports spent two days in September with several of the athletes based in the north of England. They are among dozens who were evacuated to countries including Australia, the United States and Portugal.
'"Obviously, it's just an amazing moment for all of us, I can't wait to share it with my family," goalkeeper Elaha Safdari tells CNN Sports.
"I'm sure that my parents are going to be proud of me, and they're probably going to see me on TV," the 21-y...