A former Manchester City footballer who grew up in Afghanistan has recalled the harrowing night she fled the Taliban aged 10 - after the terrorists executed her father. Striking up a passion for football, Nadia was able to pursue her dream of playing professionally - which she now juggles with training to become a surgeon. Speaking to FEMAIL, Nadia told how her father was a general in the Afghani army and she enjoyed a 'normal' childhood until his shocking murder. Nadia told how her father was a general in the Afghani army and she enjoyed a 'normal' childhood until his shocking murder'One day he just didn't come home, and we knew it wasn't good. Nadia made her Champions League debut that September, scoring both goals in a 2–1 win over Scottish Champions Glasgow City.

Source: Daily Mail July 04, 2020 08:48 UTC