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How Two Zambian Players Have Raised the Profile of African Women’s Soccer
Two Zambian players defied the odds to emerge as the world's most expensive transfers in the history of women’s soccer. Barbra Banda and Racheal Kundananji overcame resistance from their families, unfair treatment compared with the men's team and the controversy of gender verification tests imposed by the Confederation of African Football.
The Enchantment of African Soccer
Witchcraft has been a constant theme in African soccer over the years. As the Africa Cup of Nations tournament kicks off in Ivory Coast, magic practices will likely still be present, if more discreet and less visible, shaping how players and teams perceive the game.