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Afghanistan defeats Vietnam 5–2 in another friendly ahead of AFC Futsal Asian Cup
Afghanistan’s national futsal team recorded an impressive 5–2 victory over Vietnam in a friendly match on Tuesday as part of the team’s preparations for the AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026, which will be held in Indonesia.
Hamid Reza Hosseini and Reza Hosseinpour each scored one goal, while Seyed Mojtaba Hosseini starred with a hat-trick, sealing the win for Afghanistan.
The friendly encounter provided valuable international match experience as Afghanistan continues to fine-tune its squad and tactics ahead of the continental tournament.
Vietnam managed to score twice but struggled to contain Afghanistan’s offensive pressure throughout the game. The match was played two days after Afghanistan beat the same team 5-3.
The AFC Asian Futsal Cup will kick off on January 27 in Indonesia, featuring 16 of Asia’s top teams. Afghanistan has been drawn into Group C, alongside regional powerhouse Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Malaysia, making qualification for the knockout stage a significant challenge.
The Asian Cup is regarded as Asia’s premier futsal competition and also serves as an important platform for emerging teams to gain international exposure at the continental level.
All matches of the tournament will be broadcast live by Ariana Television across Afghanistan, allowing fans nationwide to closely follow Afghanistan’s journey in the competition.
Arman FC suffered a 2–0 defeat against Aino Mina Kandahar in the 66th match of the sixth season of Afghanistan Champions League Roshan in Kabul on Saturday.
The match was held at the Afghanistan Football Federation Stadium, with both teams looking to secure a positive result.
The first half ended goalless, as neither side managed to convert its scoring opportunities.
Aino Mina took the lead shortly after the break when Ahmad Nabi Muqaddas found the net in the 47th minute. The forward scored again in the 75th minute, doubling his team’s advantage and putting Aino Mina in a strong position.
Arman FC attempted to get back into the match following the two goals, but were unable to find the net before the final whistle. The match ended with a 2–0 victory for Aino Mina Kandahar.
Arman FC will play its next match against Sarsabz Yashlar on November 3, while Aino Mina Kandahar will face Toofan Herat on November 5.
The sixth season of Afghanistan Champions League Roshan is being broadcast live on Ariana Television Network (ATN).
Afghanistan booked their place in the final of the Hong Kong Sixes 2026 after securing a 21-run victory over Scotland in the semi-final.
The Afghan side had earlier registered wins over South Africa and Oman to maintain their strong run in the tournament.
Gulbadin Naib and Karim Janat each picked up a wicket, helping Afghanistan seal the victory.
A total of 12 teams are competing for the title in the three-day tournament hosted by Hong Kong.
Afghanistan will take on Australia in the final tomorrow (Sunday) at 11:40 a.m. Kabul time.
Sorkh Poshan Khafi and Abu Muslim Farah played out a goalless draw in the 64th match of the sixth season of Afghanistan Champions League Roshan in Kabul on Friday.
The match was held at the Afghanistan Football Federation Stadium, with neither side able to break the deadlock despite creating opportunities throughout the game.
Both teams pushed for a breakthrough in the first and second halves, as well as during added time, but their efforts proved unsuccessful, leaving the score at 0-0 at the final whistle.
Sorkh Poshan Khafi will next face Istiqlal Kabul on November 2, while Abu Muslim Farah are scheduled to take on Khurasan Faryab on November 3.
All matches of the sixth season of Afghanistan Champions League Roshan are broadcast live on Ariana Television.
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