Afghanistan futsal team thrashes Tajikistan 9–5 in ISG opener

Afghanistan’s national futsal team began its campaign at the Islamic Solidarity Games with an impressive 9–5 victory over Tajikistan in their opening match.

After a thrilling, high-scoring contest, the Afghan side secured a commanding lead in the first half, though they conceded five goals in the second period.

This victory marks Afghanistan’s first win in the tournament and is expected to boost the team’s confidence for the upcoming matches.

More than 3,000 athletes from 57 Islamic countries are competing across 19 sporting disciplines at this event.

The Islamic Solidarity Games aim to promote unity and cooperation among Islamic nations through sport and to provide opportunities for cultural and athletic exchange.

In their second group-stage match, Afghanistan will face Iran’s national futsal team on Thursday. The Afghan team shares its group with Iran, Morocco, and Tajikistan.

ATN’s exclusive coverage of the Riyadh 2025 Games represents another major milestone for Afghan sports broadcasting. The network will air live matches allowing fans across Afghanistan to closely follow the exciting competition.