In the heart of Yaoundé, Cameroon, teenage girls are dodging dust, doubt, and defiance to chase football dreams. On cracked pitches and in a system that rarely makes space for them, they’re pushing forward with focus, fire, and a refusal to fade out.
Lounging on the sofa on Sunday I found myself watching Bend It Like Beckham again. It made me wonder: have things really changed for South Asian women in football? A deep dive into whether Jess Bhamra's fight is still a reality today.
They said sport wasn’t for us. Priscilla Anyabu and Girlz Are Playaz Too is proving them wrong, turning hesitation into confidence and silence into roars, starting with football. But this is just the beginning, and now you’re invited to be part of what comes next.
The Australian Football Women’s League (AFLW) is the fastest-growing sport in Australia. So why are women and gender-diverse people still underserved? Director and film maker, Mitch Nivalis, captures the realities in their new film, Equal The Contest.
Close your eyes. Now imagine scoring a goal in total darkness. Director and photographer Mathieu Mamousse captures the brilliant journey of SC Schiltigheim’s Women’s Blind Football team as they overcome both gender and disability barriers.
Football shirts have evolved beyond the pitch, entering high-end fashion circles. But why? Is it a rebellious statement against the male-dominated football culture, or just fashion’s latest obsession with subverting the ordinary?
