Afghanistan ready for warm-up matches ahead of UAE tour

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2 years ago

December 24, 2023

Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) said that the Afghanistan national cricket team will start their first 50-over warm-up game against the United Arab Emirates on Monday.

This match will start at 10:30 am Kabul time at the Sharjah International Cricket Ground, ACB said.

According to the ACB the two teams will play five matches, two of which are warm-up matches.

The second 50-over warm-up game between Afghanistan and United Arab Emirates teams will be held on Wednesday this week.

The two teams will also have three T20I matches, the first of which will be played on Friday.

The series is being played under the mutual cooperation agreement that was signed last year between Afghanistan and the Emirates Cricket Board.

Based on the agreement, Afghanistan will play a series of three T20I matches with the UAE on an annual basis.

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In the 27th match of the fifth season of the Afghanistan Champions League, Sorkh Poshan Khafi edged out Arman FC 1-0 in a tightly contested clash.

On Saturday, Sarafan Herat secured a 1-0 victory over Ettifaq Khanzadah, keeping the league race intense and unpredictable.

Looking ahead to Monday, Sarsabz Yashlar will face Sorkh Poshan Khafi at 2:00 p.m., promising another thrilling showdown for fans.

All matches are broadcast live on Ariana Television, allowing football enthusiasts across Afghanistan to follow the action and enjoy the excitement of the Champions League season.

FIFA confirms all 12 groups for 2026 World Cup

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December 6, 2025

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The groups and match-ups for the FIFA World Cup 2026, set to be the biggest sporting event in history, were unveiled on Friday during a high-profile Final Draw ceremony held in the United States capital, Washington DC.

In front of nearly 2,000 international guests and millions of viewers worldwide, FIFA revealed the 12 groups of four teams for the expanded 23rd edition of the tournament. The draw marks a major milestone as excitement continues to build across the three host nations — the United States, Canada, and Mexico — and the 16 host cities preparing for the event.

FIFA announced that the full schedule, including match venues and kick-off times for the tournament’s 104 games, will be released during a live global broadcast on Saturday, 6 December.

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ACL: Abu Muslim Farah and Jawanan Perozi 6-0; Istiqlal Kabul and Sarsabz Yashlar 3-1

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2 days ago

December 5, 2025

Ariana News

In the 25th match of the fifth season of the Afghanistan Champions League, Abu Muslim Farah secured a dominant 6-0 victory over Jawanan Perozi.

On Friday, in the 26th match, Istiqlal Kabul defeated Sarsabz Yashlar 3-1.

Tomorrow, in the 27th match, Arman FC will take on Sorkh Poshan Khafi at 10:00 AM, followed by the 28th match, where Sarafan Herat will face Ettifaq Khanzadah at 1:30 PM.

All matches are broadcast live on Ariana Television, giving football fans across the country the chance to experience the excitement and intensity of the Afghanistan Champions League throughout the season.