Under Parcham’s guidance, Saba began playing football in 2012 and tried finding other friends to form a girls’ team. Sneaking outWhen the opportunity to play football arose, Saba stepped onto the field without informing her family. Football has given the girls a new outlook and coaching has become a viable career option for them. When they started playing, they would initially be harassed by the neighbourhood boys ranging from simple teasing to physical altercations. Football has given the girls a new outlook and coaching has become a viable option for the girls with Saba hoping to make a career of it.

Source: Hindustan Times December 05, 2016 11:19 UTC