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Moroccan defender Nouhaila Benzina became the first female footballer to play at a senior-level global tournament wearing a hijab when she took to the field in her team's second match of the Women's World Cup against South Korea. FIFA lifted the ban on religious head coverings in matches in 2014 for 'health and safety reasons'.
Benzina plays professional club football
Asmah Helal, co-founder of the Muslim Women in Sports Network, said, "I have no doubt that more and more women and Muslim girls will be inspired by Benzina and not just the players but I think the decision makers, coaches and other sports as well." But there will be an impact.” Benzina plays professional club football for Association Sports of Armed Forces Royal in Morocco's top women's league.
Morocco defeated South Korea
Group H has Morocco, Germany, Colombia and South Korea together. In such a situation, Morocco and South Korea were playing their second match in the group stage. Morocco beat South Korea 1-0 in this match. Ibtisam Jaradi scored a goal in the sixth minute of the match. This goal became the difference between victory and defeat for both teams. After this, not a single goal was scored in the entire match. Morocco maintained their 1-0 lead and went on to win the match.
A must win against Colombia
Germany currently leads Group H with 3 points. Morocco will improve their chances of qualifying for the Round of 16 if they win their next match against Colombia in the group stage. Morocco's performance in Men's FIFA World Cup was very good. She reached the semi-finals. France beat them 2-0 in the semi-finals.
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