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Nigerian midfielder Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene has criticized fans who make players 'feel bad' about becoming mothers and wives. The 32-year-old returned to the Super Falcons after giving birth in 2024, but faced online abuse. She says such attitudes discourage teammates from marrying and having children.
Dr Suzanne Huurman is the only female head of medical staff at the 2026 men's World Cup, working with Curacao's national team. She discusses the challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated field and the need for more female representation in football.
Hannah Dingley became the first female manager of a professional men's side in England in 2023, but she says more needs to be done to help women advance in coaching roles. The lack of female representation in top coaching positions remains a significant issue.
