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<\/a><\/p>\nAccording to hummel: Playing soccer has been a struggle for girls and women in Afghanistan, but hummel, Danish soccer apparel and footwear brand, has taken steps to make it easier by designing an innovative new women\u2019s kit. The new uniform kit includes the first ever integrated hijab, which will not only aid the performance of Afghanistan\u2019s female soccer players, but also allow them, against all odds, to compete on an equal footing with international sides from across the world.<\/p>\n\n
The courage shown by Afghanistan\u2019s female soccer players represents a potent symbol of hope for women across the world and illustrates their strength and determination to battle against overwhelming odds. It also shows soccer\u2019s enduring ability to empower and unite \u2013 two qualities that form an integral part of hummel\u2019s ongoing mission to change the world through sport.<\/p>\n
Consulting on the development of the shirt is former national women\u2019s team captain,\u00a0Khalida Popal, who is one of the most influential women of her generation in Afghanistan.<\/p>\n
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\u201cFor a country like Afghanistan, wearing the national uniform, is a kind of power, a tool to give self-confidence for a woman,\u201d said Popal. \u201cThat makes you feel powerful.<\/p>\n
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