Play like a girl

The female footballers were able to triumph over people’s, including many of their parents’, disapproval. The girls are shattering the image of what playing like a girl means and changing people’s preconceived attitudes about women. But they need to go further. Financial and infrastructural support, interested sponsors for domestic matches and tournament, long-term training opportunities for senior players are needed as well as widespread acceptance of girls playing sports wearing shorts and boots.