“I have no doubt that more and more women and Muslim girls will look at Benzina and just really be inspired – not just the players, but I think decision makers, coaches, other sports as well,” said Assmaah Helal, a co-founder of the Muslim Women in Sports Network.
Morocco's Benzina becomes the first senior-level Women's World Cup player to compete in hijab
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“That really sent a strong message to Muslim women, particularly those who wear hijabs, (that) we don’t belong,” said Helal, an Australia-based operations manager of Creating Chances and Football United.
Morocco, Nouhaila Benzina set to make Women's World Cup history in a game against Germany
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