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Morocco’s Nouhaila Benzina: First Hijabi in FIFA Women’s World Cup

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By Web Desk Published July 30, 2023 2 Min Read
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In a moment that will go down in the annals of sports history, Morocco’s Nouhaila Benzina became the first hijabi player at the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Her appearance came during Morocco’s thrilling 1-0 victory over South Korea at Australia’s Hindmarsh Stadium.

A Historic Win for Morocco

Morocco notched up their first victory at the Women’s World Cup, an achievement that could cause South Korea’s elimination from the competition. Benzina played a critical role in this significant victory, showcasing her impressive defensive skills and coming tantalizingly close to scoring with her offensive prowess.

Benzina’s landmark moment of wearing a hijab during the prestigious tournament has drawn global attention. This momentous occasion and Morocco’s historic victory have brought recognition and acclaim for Benzina and the entire African nation.

Nouhaila Benzina will start for Morocco against South Korea 🇲🇦

The 25-year-old Morocco defender is set to make history by becoming the first player to wear a hijab during a FIFA Women's World Cup match! pic.twitter.com/WzT257dKII

— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 30, 2023

A David vs. Goliath Encounter

Despite standing 55 places below South Korea in the women’s rankings, Morocco seized the initiative early in the match. Ibtissam Jraidi headed home a cross from Hanane Ait El Haj just six minutes into the match, marking Morocco’s first goal in World Cup history.

South Korea endeavoured to stage a comeback, with Park Eun-sun narrowly missing the target with a powerful header. Unfortunately, their attempts failed to trouble Moroccan goalkeeper Khadija Er-Rmichi, who had endured a challenging time against Germany in the group’s previous match.

Casey Phair, the youngest player in Women’s World Cup history at only 16 years old, came perilously close to levelling the score late in the match. However, her shot missed the mark, leaving South Korea bereft of points and languishing at the bottom of the group.

With this victory, Morocco holds three points, putting them on equal footing with Germany and Colombia and setting the stage for an exciting showdown in their next match. Conversely, South Korea faces the grim prospect of elimination if Germany manages to avoid defeat.”

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