Syria's first female football coach, Maha Janoud, reflects on her journey from war-torn Syria to coaching in Iceland. Despite regime change, she hopes for accountability and a fair future for her homeland. While optimistic about men's football, she is cautious about the future of women's sports under the new government.
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