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Tag Archives: Afghan Premier League (APL)
Football: Toofan Harirod Beat Simorgh Alborz 1-0 In Tense Match
Tolo News: Toofan Harirod beat Simorgh Alborz 1-0 in their APL 2018 Rahmani Foundation match on Wednesday night in Kabul. While Alborz failed to score, they did show a strong level of dominance in the game – especially with the high number of interceptions of passes between their opposing players. Click here to read more (external
First Afghan Ever Elected As IOC Member
Tolo News: The International Olympic Committee elected nine new members on Tuesday – one of which is an Afghan woman, Samira Asghari. Asghari, 24, has been a member of the Athletes’ Entourage Commission since 2014 and is the first Afghan to ever be elected to the IOC. Click here to read more (external link). Other Sports
Afghanistan ‘Will Shine’ at 2019 World Cup: Stanikzai
Tolo News: Shafiq Stanikzai, CEO of Afghanistan’s Cricket Board (ACB), has predicted the rise of their national squad in all formats of the sport in the near future, according to a Gulf News report. “We have marked our presence in all formats of the game. We are a force in T20 cricket and in the ODIs already. Now, we need
Afghanistan into U-19 Asia Cup semi-finals after beating Nepal
1TV: Afghanistan advanced to the semi-finals of Under-19 Asia Cup after beating Nepal by three wickets in Bangladesh on Monday. Earlier in their opening game, Afghanistan claimed five-wicket victory against UAE who were bundled out on 140. Afghanistan have one match left in the group stage, which will be against India on Tuesday. Click here to read more
APL Forced To Postpone 2018 Tournament Due To Lack Of Funds
Tolo News: The Afghan Premier League (APL), centered around the message “One nation – One voice”, on Sunday announced the 2018 season of the greatly anticipated tournament has been postponed due to insufficient financial support. Click here to read more (external link). Other Sports News The Afghanistan Cricket Board’s (ACB) plans for the staging of the
Kabul Athletes Hold Running Race For Peace
Tolo News: A group of over 30 athletes participated in a running race in Kabul to support the extension of ceasefire by the Afghan government and welcome its efforts for peace. The race was held from Dehmazang Square to Darul Aman Palace in the west of Kabul. Click here to read more (external link). Other Sports News Govt Pledges To Help Fund APL (Football)
APL Brings Nation Under One Umbrella
Tolo News: The crowd that gathered on Friday night at Afghanistan’s Football Federation stadium to watch the final match of the Afghan Premier League (APL) was the first of its kind in over 30 years in Afghanistan. Despite security threats, a crowd of 10,000 people gathered at the stadium to watch the final match between Shaheen
Afghanistan Cruises To Innings Victory Over Hong Kong
Tolo News: Afghanistan lifted the cup after riding on impressive centuries from Javed Ahmadi – 108 off 113 balls – and Asghar Stanikzai – 125 off 129 balls. Afghanistan topped the ICC Intercontinental Cup table after cruising to a comprehensive innings and 173 run-victory against Hong Kong on Friday. Click here to read more (external link).
Kabul Football Fans Enjoy First Night Match In 40 Years
Tolo News: Shaheen Asmayee, the 2016 Afghan Premier League (APL) champions faced off Simorgh Alborz, the fifth season third place winners, in the first of a two-leg semi-finals match at the Afghanistan Football Federation (AFF) stadium on Thursday might. Shaheen Asmayee beat Simorgh Alborz 1-0. This was the first night match in over 40 years in