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Afghanistan to face Japan and Nepal in Asian Games cricket group stage
The team departed Kabul for Tokyo on Sunday.
Afghanistan cricket team will face Japan and Nepal in the group stage of the 2026 Asian Games in Japan.
Afghanistan has been drawn in Group A alongside Japan and Nepal. The Afghan team will play its first group-stage match against Japan on September 24 in Nisshin city, followed by a match against Nepal on September 25, also in Nisshin.
The other three teams competing in the group stage are Hong Kong China, Malaysia and Oman, who have been placed in Group B.
Meanwhile, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have been directly seeded into the quarter-finals.
Afghanistan’s 15-member squad for the Asian Games is led by Darwish Rasooli as captain, with Mohammad Ishaq serving as wicketkeeper.
The squad includes Mohammad Akram, Hassan Eisakhil, Khalid Taniwal, Imran Mir, Faisal Khan Shinozada, Najibullah Zadran, Farmanullah Safi, Ismat Alam, Karim Janat, Nangyal Kharoti, Arab Gul Momand, Faridoon Dawoodzai and Abdullah Ahmadzai.
The team departed Kabul for Tokyo on Sunday.
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Sorkh Poshan Khafi beat Toofan Herat 3-1 in Afghanistan Champions League
The win keeps Sorkh Poshan Khafi unbeaten in the competition and strengthens their position among the early leaders.
Sorkh Poshan Khafi continued their strong start to the sixth season of the Afghanistan Champions League with a 3-1 victory over Toofan Herat on Sunday.
The win keeps Sorkh Poshan Khafi unbeaten in the competition and strengthens their position among the early leaders.
Sorkh Poshan Khafi took control of the match and found the net three times, while Toofan Herat managed one goal in response.
Sorkh Poshan Khafi’s Yaser Safi was named Player of the Match following an impressive individual performance that helped his team secure another important victory.
Enayatullah Kohi scored the only goal for Toofan Herat, while Yaser Safi netted his team’s first goal. This was followed by Naweed Mahbobi’s goal and later Sahel Sarwari netted the third goal for Sorkh Poshan.
The result extends Sorkh Poshan Khafi’s winning run after they opened their campaign with victories over Aino Mina and Arman FC. They are also currently sitting at the top of the leader board with 9 points.
For Toofan Herat, the defeat is another setback after the side had started the competition with a win over Istiqlal Kabul. They will now look to respond in their next fixture and get their campaign back on track.
With three wins from three matches, Sorkh Poshan Khafi have made an impressive start to the Afghanistan Champions League and will be looking to maintain their momentum as the competition continues.
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ACL: Arman FC fight back to beat Khurasan Faryab 2-1
Arman responded strongly after the break, increasing the pressure and eventually finding the equaliser through Tanin Azizi.
Arman FC staged a second-half comeback on Sunday to beat Khurasan Faryab 2-1 in the Afghanistan Champions League, ending a run of two consecutive defeats.
Khurasan Faryab took a 1-0 lead before half-time, putting Arman FC under pressure as they looked to avoid a third straight loss in the competition.
Arman responded strongly after the break, increasing the pressure and eventually finding the equaliser through Tanin Azizi.
The comeback continued as Suliman Aria scored Arman’s second goal to put his side ahead and complete the turnaround.
Aria was central to Arman’s response and was named the best player on the field after an influential display.
The victory gives Arman FC a valuable boost following their two previous defeats and allows the team to regain some momentum in the Afghanistan Champions League.
For Khurasan Faryab, the defeat came despite taking the lead into half-time, as Arman’s second-half performance turned the match around.
Arman will now look to build on the result in their next Champions League fixture as they seek to maintain their improved form.
Ariana Radio and Television Network (ATN) is broadcasting all ACL matches live and exclusively across Afghanistan. Fans can follow ATN social media pages for updated news, schedules and other information.
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