Esteghlal U17 Win Firozkoh Youth Football League After Penalty Shootout

Esteghlal Under-17 have won the Firozkoh youth football league championship in Ghor province after defeating Khorasan 4–3 in a penalty shootout following a 2–2 draw in the final.

The victory secured the title for Esteghlal in a competition that brought together 10 teams over one month.

The tournament was organised by the Ghor Provincial Football Federation in coordination with the province's Department of Physical Education and Sports.

The final between Esteghlal and Khorasan remained level at 2–2 after regulation time, sending the contest to penalties.

Esteghlal converted enough of their attempts to win the shootout 4–3 and claim the championship, while Khorasan finished as runners-up.

Kohestan secured third place in the competition.

Alongside the team honours, organisers recognised several players for their individual performances throughout the tournament.

Khorasan's Aziz Ahmad finished as the leading goalscorer with seven goals.

Esteghlal's Omid Pardel received the best player award, while his teammate Shakib was named the tournament's best goalkeeper.

Mirwais of Khorasan and Ahm adzai of Jam Ghor were recognised as the competition's emerging players.

Jan Mohammad Haidari, head of the Ghor Provincial Football Federation, said the tournament had been organised to support grassroots football development and identify the Under-17 league champion in Firozkoh.

At the closing ceremony, the provincial football federation presented the championship trophy and awards to the winning team and outstanding players.

The competition provided a month of organised football for youth teams in Firozkoh, offering young players opportunities to compete and gain recognition at the provincial level.

For Esteghlal, the penalty shootout victory completed a successful campaign, while the individual awards highlighted emerging talent across the participating clubs.