Women's football in the United Arab Emirates

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Women's football in the United Arab Emirates
CountryUnited Arab Emirates
Governing body United Arab Emirates Football Association
National team(s) Women's national team
International competitions
Olympics
FIFA Women's World Cup (National Team)
AFC Women's Asian Cup (National Team)

Women's football in the United Arab Emirates is growing in popularity but is mainly played in affluent areas. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

In order to improve the United Arab Emirates women's national football team, many of the top players are involved in cultural exchanges with the United States. [6]

There are several clubs in the UAE that have women and girls teams: Go Pro Dubai, CF Football Academy, IFA Sport, Alliance Academy, Banaat FC [7] etc. [5]

In 2023 the first UAE Women's League was organised by United Arab Emirates Football Association. [8]

2023-24 UAE Women's League season includes 10 teams: [8] [9]

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