Earlier in the month, FIFA decided to allow the head coverings on the field, allowing Muslim women wearing Hijab and Sikh players to play the game. But the news had not reached the soccer officials in Aurora, Colorado, as they refused to allow Overland High School’s teen player…
In what is hopefully the end of this discussion, FIFA’s Secretary-General Jerome Valcke confidently declared that after careful review and trial period: “It was decided that female players can cover their heads to play”. International Football Association Board (IFAB), the governing body of FIFA had finally issued a statement…
In the last couple of months, I have covered extensively the issue of IFAB lifting the ban on hijabs on the pitch. As a footballer who chooses to wear hijab, this issue was terribly personal and very important to me. I have been playing for decades and am…
Bahrain recently hosted the 21st Gulf Cup of Nations. A grand tournament involving eight teams from the Middle East. The Emirati victors beat the talented Iraqi squad for a 2-1 win. They emerged glorious and jubilant. A nation of fans cheering wildly and supporting them. Among those fans…
Hijab – the traditional covering for the hair and neck that is worn by Muslim women. – The definition according to Merriam-Webster But according to my wife, who has been wearing it since she was 14 and the many other Muslim women out there, the true identity of…