Fatima Haidari and Susan Khojasta, two of the Afghan footballers who came to Italy from Afghanistan and are now registered with Tegoleto, who play in Tuscany’s Eccellenza division, took centre stage at the “Stand Up For Girls” event.
The 16th edition of the project, promoted by the FS Group and Fondazione IncontraDonna, was presented with Italy Women’s National Team head of delegation Sara Gama in attendance
There was a strong turnout for the initiative organised last weekend by the FIGC and Roma Capitale in the Garbatella neighbourhood as part of ‘Casa Azzurri on Tour’. More than 3,000 giveaways and over 1,000 snacks were handed out thanks to the support of the Federation’s partners.
Fatima Haidari and Susan Khojasta, two of the Afghan footballers who came to Italy from Afghanistan and are now registered with Tegoleto, who play in Tuscany’s Eccellenza division, took centre stage at the “Stand Up For Girls” event.
The fifth edition of the competition, organised by UEFA with the UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), will be held in Italy for the first time, at Coverciano, on 15 October
