Nouhaila Benzina shared her analysis of the performance of the Atlas Lionesses during the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. Despite a 4-0 defeat against France in the round of 16, the team made a sensation during the tournament.
Moroccan preacher Ahmed Raissouni has defended Moroccan defender Nouhaila Benzina , the first player to wear the veil during a women’s World Cup. She is the target of extremists.
The appearance of Moroccan defender Nouhaila Benzina , the first player to wear the hijab at a women’s World Cup, is a revolution hailed in the United Kingdom. This leads a British coach to compare her country to France, where the wearing of the veil in sport remains prohibited.
In addition to Morocco’s first and historic success in the women’s World Cup taking place in Australia and New Zealand, what also captured attention was the appearance of player Nouhaila Benzina , the first veiled player to play a match in the competition.
Seeing the Moroccan Nouhaila Benzina , the first player to wear a hijab at the Women’s World Cup taking place in Australia and New Zealand, completely changed the perception of a British Catholic journalist and editor on the wearing of the veil.
Moroccan Nouhaila Benzina could be the first footballer in history to play with a hijab, if she takes the field in the match against South Korea in the Women’s World Cup, scheduled for this Sunday.
Among the players who will participate in the Women’s World Cup, which will take place from July 20 to August 20, 2023 in Australia and New Zealand, Moroccan defender Nouhaila Benzina will be the only one to wear a hijab. A first.