Nouhaila Benzina

Morocco’s World Cup Journey Ends: Defender Reflects on Historic Run Despite France Defeat

9 August 2023

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 (…)

Moroccan World Cup Player’s Hijab Sparks Debate and Support Amid Islamophobic Attacks

7 August 2023

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.

Muslim Player’s World Cup Debut Sparks Debate on Hijab in Sports

7 August 2023

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 (…)

Moroccan Defender Makes History as First Hijab-Wearing Player in Women’s World Cup

31 July 2023

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 (…)

Moroccan Player Makes History as First to Wear Hijab at Women’s World Cup

31 July 2023

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 (…)

Moroccan Player Poised to Make World Cup History as First to Wear Hijab

29 July 2023

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, (…)

Moroccan Defender Nouhaila Benzina to Make History as First Hijab-Wearing Player at Women’s World Cup

16 July 2023

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 (…)