Shifting the goalposts
Teenage girls in Nigeria's Islamic heartland are reshaping societal perceptions through soccer
Updated: 2025-10-17 10:27
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On Aug 29, Muhammed captained the Model Queens in a youth tournament final. They lost. At the whistle, she high-fived teammates and cheered as they received their runners-up medals. Later, alone in her room, she broke down in tears over the defeat.
But the support of her family, and her faith, have kept her going. "I really love this sport. I have passion for it," she said. "Since my parents support me, there is nothing stopping me. Football is my dream."
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