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AHKPL: Kabul Zalmi and Speenghar Warriors win opening matches

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2 months ago

October 10, 2025

Last Updated on: October 11, 2025

The third season of the Amir Hajizada Kabul Premier League (AHKPL) kicked off on Friday at the Ayoubi Sports Complex in Kabul, featuring two exciting opening matches.

In the first match, Kabul Zalmi faced Kabul Knight Riders in a thrilling contest. Both teams scored 188 runs each, losing 9 wickets in their 20 overs, pushing the game into a Super Over. Kabul Zalmi held their nerve and claimed victory in the tie-breaker.

Walid Miakhail of Kabul Zalmi was named Player of the Match, receiving a cash prize of 5,000 Afghanis for his performance.

The second match saw Speenghar Warriors take on Pamir Stars. After winning the toss, Speenghar opted to bat first and set a target of 158 runs, losing 8 wickets in their allotted overs.

Pamir Stars struggled in their chase and were bowled out, falling 57 runs short, giving Speenghar Warriors a convincing win.

Upcoming Matches

Cricket fans across Afghanistan can tune in to Ariana Television for tomorrow’s matches:

2:00 PM – Kabul Zalmi vs. Abaseen Defenders
7:00 PM – Band-e-Amir Stars vs. Speenghar Warriors

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Sorkh Poshan Khafi and Sarafan Herat edge out 1-0 wins in ACL

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22 hours ago

December 6, 2025

Ariana News

In the 27th match of the fifth season of the Afghanistan Champions League, Sorkh Poshan Khafi edged out Arman FC 1-0 in a tightly contested clash.

On Saturday, Sarafan Herat secured a 1-0 victory over Ettifaq Khanzadah, keeping the league race intense and unpredictable.

Looking ahead to Monday, Sarsabz Yashlar will face Sorkh Poshan Khafi at 2:00 p.m., promising another thrilling showdown for fans.

All matches are broadcast live on Ariana Television, allowing football enthusiasts across Afghanistan to follow the action and enjoy the excitement of the Champions League season.

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FIFA confirms all 12 groups for 2026 World Cup

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1 day ago

December 6, 2025

Ariana News

The groups and match-ups for the FIFA World Cup 2026, set to be the biggest sporting event in history, were unveiled on Friday during a high-profile Final Draw ceremony held in the United States capital, Washington DC.

In front of nearly 2,000 international guests and millions of viewers worldwide, FIFA revealed the 12 groups of four teams for the expanded 23rd edition of the tournament. The draw marks a major milestone as excitement continues to build across the three host nations — the United States, Canada, and Mexico — and the 16 host cities preparing for the event.

FIFA announced that the full schedule, including match venues and kick-off times for the tournament’s 104 games, will be released during a live global broadcast on Saturday, 6 December.

With nearly two million tickets already sold, FIFA says anticipation for the 2026 World Cup is rapidly rising.

There are 48 teams in next year’s World Cup — an expansion from the 32 teams of previous tournaments.

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ACL: Abu Muslim Farah and Jawanan Perozi 6-0; Istiqlal Kabul and Sarsabz Yashlar 3-1

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2 days ago

December 5, 2025

Ariana News

In the 25th match of the fifth season of the Afghanistan Champions League, Abu Muslim Farah secured a dominant 6-0 victory over Jawanan Perozi.

On Friday, in the 26th match, Istiqlal Kabul defeated Sarsabz Yashlar 3-1.

Tomorrow, in the 27th match, Arman FC will take on Sorkh Poshan Khafi at 10:00 AM, followed by the 28th match, where Sarafan Herat will face Ettifaq Khanzadah at 1:30 PM.

All matches are broadcast live on Ariana Television, giving football fans across the country the chance to experience the excitement and intensity of the Afghanistan Champions League throughout the season.