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The 77 Percent: What is holding back women’s football?

Michael Oti
July 12, 2023

The 2023 FIFA Women’s world cup starts on July 20. Africa’s contingent includes Nigeria, Zambia, South Africa and Morocco. Young footballers in Ghana share with The 77 Percent, some of the things holding the sport back.

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Michael Oti Author, Presenter and Editor at DW's Programs for Africa
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