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Hijab Pioneer Benzina Inspires as Arsenal Reaches Final
31 Jan
Summary
- Arsenal secured a spot in the Champions Cup final by defeating AS Far.
- Coach Slegers highlighted Nouhaila Benzina as a role model for inclusion.
- The match against AS Far was the first between European and African women's clubs.

Arsenal secured their place in the Champions Cup final with a commanding 6-0 win against Moroccan champions AS Far. Coach Renée Slegers emphasized the importance of inclusivity, praising trailblazer Nouhaila Benzina, a hijab-wearing footballer, as a role model demonstrating that football is for everyone. This significant match represented the first-ever competitive fixture between a European and an African women's club team, highlighting the growing global reach of the sport.




