Super Falcons captain, Onome Ebi and other team captains will be allowed to wear an amended version of the anti-discrimination “One Love” armband at the FIFA Women’s World Cup next month according to FIFA.
FIFA, the sport’s governing body, unveiled eight armbands Friday that captains of the 32 teams can choose to wear in Australia and New Zealand during the tournament, which runs from July 20-Aug. 20.
FIFA regulations mandate teams at the World Cup must wear only approved armbands and other equipment. The causes on display in Australia and New Zealand will include uniting for indigenous peoples, gender equality, ending violence against women, peace and zero hunger.
“Team captains will be given three options,” FIFA said. “They can wear the ‘Football Unites the World’ armband for the entire tournament, an armband corresponding to the theme of their choice for the entire tournament, or the armband corresponding to the theme of the specific match day.”
