VOICED : Algeria women footballers wave red card at stigma

The video discusses the journey of the Algerian women's football team, launched in 1997 during the civil war when women's sports were prohibited. Despite threats, the team persisted, inspired by the women who fought for independence. They face social stigma in Algeria, a conservative yet football-loving country. Despite their success in tournaments, the players remain unpaid, relying on passion for the sport. The team struggles with financial support, receiving minimal rewards and lacking sponsorship.

What year was the Algerian women's football team launched?

• 2005

• 1995

• 1997

• 2000

What inspired the Algerian women's football team to continue playing despite threats?

• Pressure from the government

• The example of women who fought for independence

• Financial incentives

• Support from international organizations

How do some people in Algeria react to women playing football?

• They are universally supportive

• They are indifferent

• They have mixed reactions, with some being supportive and others critical

• They are mostly critical

What is a common societal expectation faced by female football players in Algeria?

• To focus on their education

• To travel abroad

• To become professional athletes

• To get married and stay in the kitchen

Despite their success, what financial challenges does the Algerian women's football team face?

• They have ample sponsorship but low salaries

• They are highly paid but lack sponsorship

• They are unpaid and lack sponsorship

• They receive government funding but no private sponsorship