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Afghanistan roar into U19 World Cup 2026 semis after defeating Ireland
Afghanistan’s under-19 cricket team secured a place in the semi-finals of the 2026 U19 World Cup on Friday after a commanding 191-run victory over Ireland.
Batting first, Afghanistan posted a formidable total of 315 for 7 in their allotted 50 overs. The innings was led by a sensational century from Faisal Shinwari, who scored 163 runs, while Mahboob Khan supported with 89 runs.
In reply, Ireland struggled against Afghanistan’s bowling attack and were bowled out for 124 runs in the 41st over, falling well short of the target.
The Afghan bowlers dominated the innings, with Aqeel Khan and Aziz Khan each claiming 3 wickets, while Nusrat Nooristani and Rohullah Arab took one wicket apiece.
With the win, Afghanistan became the second team after Australia to qualify for the semi-finals of the ongoing tournament, reinforcing their status as one of the leading contenders for the title.
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Asian Games open in Japan’s Nagoya, Afghanistan sends 34 athletes
The Games, which run through October 4, feature competition in 41 sports. Afghanistan is represented by 34 athletes competing across eight sporting disciplines.
The 20th Asian Games opened in Nagoya, Japan, on Saturday with a colourful ceremony, as more than 11,000 athletes from across Asia gathered for the continental sporting event.
Emperor Naruhito officially declared the Games open after watching the parade of athletes representing 45 countries and regions. International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry was also among the dignitaries attending the ceremony.
The Games, which run through October 4, feature competition in 41 sports. Afghanistan is represented by 34 athletes competing across eight sporting disciplines.
Four Afghan athletes — Mohammad Jafar Soltani, Shahzada Safi, Mohammad Khalid Hotak and Hamid Ashrafi — are scheduled to begin their campaigns in wushu on Sunday.
The opening ceremony marked Japan’s return to hosting a major multi-sport event with spectators after the Tokyo Olympics five years ago were held without fans at venues because of COVID-19 restrictions.
Olympic Council of Asia President Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani said the athletes represented the role sport can play in promoting peace and friendship.
“While the world is too often divided by conflict, they (the Asiad athletes) remind us that sport remains a powerful force for peace, understanding and friendship among nations,” he said.
Abu Muslim Farah and Ariana Khost played out a 0–0 draw in the 13th match of the sixth season of Afghanistan Champions League Roshan in Kabul on Saturday.
Both sides created chances throughout the match but failed to convert them, as neither team managed to break the deadlock.
Mustafa Omarkhail, a player for Abu Muslim Farah, was named Player of the Match.
Abu Muslim Farah will face Sorkh Poshan Khafi in their next match, while Ariana Khost will take on Istiqlal Kabul.
The sixth season of the Roshan Afghanistan Champions League is being broadcast live on Ariana Television.
Aino Mina Kandahar and Omar Zawak Herat played out a 1–1 draw in the 12th match of the sixth season of Afghanistan Champions League Roshan at the Afghanistan Football Federation Stadium on Saturday.
Aino Mina made a strong start, with Mohammad Yaqoob scoring the opening goal in the sixth minute to put his team ahead.
Omar Zawak Herat responded eight minutes later, as Nematullah Karimi scored the equalizer in the 14th minute.
Both teams pushed for a winning goal in the second half, but neither side could find the breakthrough, and the match ended 1–1.
Ahlullah Darman of Aino Mina Kandahar was named the Player of the Match.
Aino Mina Kandahar will face Sarsabz Yashlar Faryab in their next match, while Omar Zawak Herat will take on Arman FC.
The sixth season of the Roshan Afghanistan Champions League is being broadcast live on Ariana Television.
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