Amputee football empowers Rwandan women on and off the pitch

In Rwanda, amputee football is offering more than just sport — it is helping women rebuild confidence, overcome stigma and find a renewed sense of freedom.

Amputee football, a seven-a-side version of the game in which players roam the field on crutches and goalkeepers have one arm, has grown steadily in the country over the past decade.

Players say they have found a community on the field after embracing a sport some never imagined…