Ariana: According to the Afghanistan Football Federation, the tournament will be held from August 1–6 and will feature Afghanistan, Thailand, Russia, Vietnam, and New Zealand. Afghanistan will kick off its campaign against host nation Thailand on August 2. Click here to read more (external link). Other Afghan Sports News Cricket: Afghanistan set for crucial five-match
Amu: Afghanistan’s Football Federation has appointed Dejan Dedovic, a Serbian futsal coach, as the new head coach of the national futsal team, the federation announced on Wednesday. The appointment comes as Afghanistan seeks to strengthen its futsal program following a series of international appearances in recent years. Click here to read more (external link).
Amu: Afghanistan’s prominent bodybuilder Ali Bilal won the men’s physique title at the New York Pro competition in the United States on Friday night, adding another major international title to his career. Bilal defeated the Brazilian competitor Edvan Palmeira to secure first place in the men’s open physique division at one of the sport’s most
8am: On Monday, April 6, sources confirmed that Taliban sports officials insisted to the elders and sports supporters that the name “Mazari” must be removed from the team. Sources said that Taliban sports officials told them that they must either change the team’s name or continue to be barred from competitions. Click here to read
NYT: A triumph in indoor soccer has turned Alireza Ahmadi, 17, and other players from the Hazara minority, long marginalized in Afghanistan, into national heroes. Click here to read more (external link).
Ariana: Afghan futsal player Reza Hosseinpoor has officially signed with Shabab Al Ahli Club, one of the leading sports clubs in the United Arab Emirates. Founded in 1958 and based in Dubai, Shabab Al Ahli is well known for its football, futsal, and handball teams, regularly competing at the top levels of UAE and regional
Amu: Afghanistan’s national futsal team were knocked out of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 on Tuesday after a 6–0 defeat by Japan in the quarter-finals. The result ended Afghanistan’s campaign in the continental tournament. The team finished with two wins and two losses overall, having progressed from the group stage before falling at the
Amu: Afghanistan’s national futsal team advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2026 AFC Futsal Asian Cup despite a 5–2 defeat to Iran in their final Group Four match on Sunday. Afghanistan had earlier qualified for the quarter-finals with victories over Saudi Arabia and Malaysia in the group. Click here to read more (external link).
Amu: Afghanistan’s national futsal team booked a place in the knockout stage of the Asian Cup on Friday with a 7-0 win over Malaysia in their second group match in Jakarta. Afghanistan will face Iran in their final group match on Sunday. The AFC Futsal Asian Cup is being held in Indonesia with 16 teams
Khaama: Reza Hussainpuri and Omid Ghanbari scored the goals that secured Afghanistan’s victory in the Group 4 encounter at the continental championship. Afghanistan competes in Group 4 alongside Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, and Iran. The team will face Malaysia on Friday and Iran on Sunday in their remaining group stage matches. Click here to read more