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Afghanistan begin AFC U17 Asian Cup qualifying campaign with 4-1 win over Myanmar
Afghanistan opened their AFC U17 Asian Cup 2027 qualifying campaign with a convincing 4-1 victory over hosts Myanmar on Sunday.
Mohammad Fahim Hammas scored a hat-trick, while Taib Qaderi also found the net to secure all three points for Afghanistan in their opening Group A match.
Qaderi broke the deadlock in the ninth minute before Hammas doubled Afghanistan’s advantage six minutes later.
Hammas struck again in the 23rd minute, giving Afghanistan a comfortable 3-0 lead at half-time.
The Afghan side continued their dominance after the break, with Hammas completing his hat-trick four minutes into the second half.
Myanmar pulled one goal back in the 56th minute through Thet Naing Oo, who converted a penalty, but Afghanistan held on to claim a comprehensive 4-1 victory.
Afghanistan are grouped with Indonesia, Myanmar, Philippines and Cambodia in the tournament. They will face Cambodia in their next match on Wednesday.