Under the Taliban, Kabul's
football stadium was a place
of fear and execution.
Football was discouraged and
spectators banned from
cheering. But through all the
years of oppression, love of
the beautiful game remained.
Now, in a symbol of the
country's rebirth, Afghanistan
is rebuilding its national
team. We follow footballmore

Under the Taliban, Kabul's
football stadium was a place
of fear and execution.
Football was discouraged and
spectators banned from
cheering. But through all the
years of oppression, love of
the beautiful game remained.
Now, in a symbol of the
country's rebirth, Afghanistan
is rebuilding its national
team. We follow football
legend Ali Askar Lali as he
returns from exile in Germany
to select and train the new
players. Working in farcical
conditions, he tries to
prepare the men for their
first symbolic international
match. Will the team be ready?
And do they stand any chance
of success?

Category Sports

Tags afghanistan, athletes, football, soccer, taliban, dramatic