Morocco ’s Benzina becomes the first senior-level Women’s World Cup player to compete in hijab

Stepping onto the field against South Korea in Morocco’s second Women’s World Cup match, defender Nouhaila Benzina made history as the first player to wear a hijab while competing at a senior-level global tournament. A FIFA ban on playing in religious head coverings in its sanctioned games for…#morocco #womensworldcup #nouhailabenzina #fifa #muslim #benzina #assmaahhelal #muslimwomen #melbourne #grouph
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