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Afghanistan Futsal Premier League Season 4 set to ignite Kabul in 4 Days
Good news for fans however, is that all 90 matches will be broadcast live on Ariana Television as Ariana Radio and Television Network (ATN) has the exclusive rights to produce and broadcast this exciting event.
In just four days, the heartbeat of Afghan sport will shift indoors, as the Afghanistan Futsal Premier League (AFPL) Season 4 prepares to light up Kabul with 90 matches of fast-paced action, skillful flair, and national pride.
Beginning June 6 at the Afghanistan Football Federation Futsal Gymnasium, this year’s tournament brings together 10 elite teams from across the country in a tightly structured round-robin format. Over the next 18 weeks, every team will face each other once in a race for the top spot and a growing legacy in Afghan futsal.
Futsal, long played on street corners and at indoor halls, has exploded in popularity in Afghanistan—especially after the national team’s dramatic entry into the 2024 FIFA Futsal World Cup. Now, the AFPL is no longer just a local tournament. It’s a national proving ground and a scout’s paradise.
Sadaqat FC and Noorzad FC will have the honor of opening the season on June 6 at 4pm, followed by a second daily clash at 6pm — a rhythm that will continue six days a week (except Saturdays).
The teams are as follows:
- Sadaqat FC – Defending champions with a high-pressure game.
- Noorzad FC – Youth-focused and hungry to disrupt.
- Perozi Panjshir – Representing resilience from the mountains.
- FC Arya Forj – Tactical minds from the industrial heartland.
- Omid FC – The team of hope, literally and symbolically.
- Zaher Asad – Known for bold, attacking play.
- Zaitoon FC – Technically sound and well-organized.
- Deyar-E-Sanayee – The underdog engineers with a point to prove.
- Jawanan Maihan – Youthful fire and flair.
- Etihad FC – A blend of veterans and new stars.
Good news for fans however, is that all 90 matches will be broadcast live on Ariana Television as Ariana Radio and Television Network (ATN) has the exclusive rights to produce and broadcast this exciting event.
A Symbol of Hope and Unity
In a country that often faces deep challenges, the AFPL offers unity through sport. Fans from different provinces will cheer together. Kids will imitate their favorite futsal heroes in alleyways. And players, many of whom rose from difficult beginnings, will carry the hopes of entire communities onto the court.
One such player, 19-year-old Yama Farid of Zaitoon FC, says: “We’re not just playing for points. We’re playing to inspire. We want the world to see the other side of Afghanistan—strong, talented, and full of life.”
The Afghanistan Futsal Premier League Season 4 is more than a tournament. It’s a mirror of national passion, resilience, and the unshakable belief that in the heart of Kabul, something extraordinary is about to begin.
The Afghanistan Football Federation announced on Tuesday that Afghanistan’s under-15 national football team has qualified for the FIFA U-15 World Cup, marking a significant achievement for the country’s youth football development.
According to the federation, the qualification comes as a result of sustained efforts and strategic planning aimed at strengthening grassroots football across Afghanistan.
The federation said the successful organization of under-14 competitions in different zones of the country helped pave the way for the U-15 national team to secure a place in the global tournament.
In a statement, the federation said the achievement also follows efforts by its leadership, particularly Mohammad Yousuf Kargar, who held discussions with officials of FIFA while emphasizing the development of youth football in Afghanistan.
The tournament, part of FIFA’s global talent development program, aims to nurture young players, improve technical ability, provide international exposure, and prepare the next generation of footballers.
The competition will take place in Azerbaijan from October 22 to 31, 2026, with under-15 teams from FIFA member nations set to participate.
Players born in 2011 and 2012 will be eligible for the tournament.
Matches will be played in an 8-versus-8 format designed to maximize ball involvement, develop individual skills, improve decision-making, and provide young players with valuable international competition experience.
Afghanistan’s participation is being seen as a major opportunity for the country’s emerging football talent to compete on the world stage and further elevate the profile of Afghan youth football.
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Afghanistan, Uzbekistan set for friendly cricket clash in Khost
The match will be played during a cricket league, and is part of the Cricket Development Support Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the ACB and the Cricket Federation of Uzbekistan in December last year.
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has announced that it will host Uzbekistan’s national cricket team for a one-off T20 international on July 10 at the Rahmat Wali Masroori Cricket Ground in Khost province.
According to the ACB, the match will be played during a cricket league, and is part of the Cricket Development Support Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the ACB and the Cricket Federation of Uzbekistan in December last year.
The friendly match is scheduled to begin at 9:00 AM, with an Afghan XI taking on the visiting Uzbek side. The game will be broadcast live across Afghanistan and internationally through various linear and digital platforms.
Quoted by the ACB, Chief Executive Officer Naseeb Khan said the board remains committed to supporting emerging cricket nations such as Uzbekistan and is ready to extend similar assistance to other countries seeking to develop the sport.
He noted that the ACB has already organized capacity-building programs and training workshops for members of the Cricket Federation of Uzbekistan, while several Uzbek fast bowlers also participated in the ACB’s specialized Fast Bowling Camp last year.
Khan added that Uzbekistan has consistently maintained a friendly policy toward Afghanistan and that the two countries have strengthened cooperation in healthcare, politics, and trade in recent years. He said closer collaboration in cricket development would further deepen relations between the two neighboring nations.
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Serbian Dejan Dedovic appointed head coach of Afghanistan national futsal team
Dedovic will lead Afghanistan’s preparations for upcoming regional and international competitions, overseeing the team’s technical development and training programs.
The Afghanistan Football Federation (AFF) has appointed Serbian coach Dejan Dedovic as the new head coach of the national futsal team on a two-year contract.
The agreement was signed during a ceremony attended by AFF officials, futsal committee members, technical staff, and sports journalists.
Dedovic will lead Afghanistan’s preparations for upcoming regional and international competitions, overseeing the team’s technical development and training programs.
The federation also announced several additions to the national team’s coaching staff. Iran’s Javad Asghari Moqaddam has been appointed technical director, while Morteza Mansour Samaei will serve as goalkeeping coach. Spain’s Uriel Masana has joined as assistant coach, Iran’s Sadeq Amani as fitness coach, and Brazil’s Joao Lira as team analyst.
In addition, the AFF renewed the contract of Mohammad Nasir Sedaqat as manager of the national futsal team.
The federation said it expects the newly assembled coaching staff to contribute to the continued development of Afghan futsal and strengthen the team’s competitiveness at the regional and international levels.
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