Sarah was one of several players from Afghanistan's national female youth soccer squad who fled their country in fear after the Taliban hardline Islamist movement seized power in August. "My dream is to be a good player like Ronaldo - and I want to be a big business woman here in Portugal," she said. Taliban leaders have promised to respect women's rights but under their first government, women could not work and girls were banned from school. It managed to rescue a total of 80 people - the female youth team and family members, including babies. He is now delighted to be in Portugal and wants to continue his studies.

Source: bd News24 September 30, 2021 13:30 UTC