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Afghanistan edge Maldives 1-0 in four-nation tournament opener
Afghanistan’s national football team kicked off its campaign in the Diamond Jubilee International Football Tournament with a 1-0 victory over hosts Maldives on Monday.
The four-nation tournament, running from June 1 to June 10, features Afghanistan, Maldives, Pakistan and Bangladesh. It has been organized to celebrate the 75th anniversary of football in the Maldives and also serves as preparation for the 2026 South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Championship.
Afghanistan secured all three points in its opening match, giving the team a strong start to the competition.
The Afghan side will return to action on Thursday when it faces Bangladesh in its second match of the tournament.