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In a statement, the federation stated that it approved a temporary amendment to a law passed in 1986 that allows girls to play with males in the age groups until they reach 19 years, after which the girls had to either play for the reserve team or go to the women’s soccer teams.
The new temporary amendment allows girls to participate with the first team, and the Dutch Federation has made it clear that it will monitor Fokima’s experience and consult with Fawarot club before making a decision on a permanent amendment to the law.
Ellen Fokkema (19) spilet as earste fuotbalster mei yn KNVB-manljuskompetysje. ▶ https://t.co/lztUGnOT4P pic.twitter.com/805Cfju85b
— Omrop Fryslân (@OmropFryslan) August 4, 2020
The young player expressed her happiness, and said, “It is wonderful to be able to continue playing with the team. I have been playing with my teammates since I was five years old, and I was sad because I will not be able to play with them next year.”
“It’s a big challenge, I don’t know how things will go, but I am very happy that I can participate in the new season,” she added.