Sayer Zaland, Author at ASJF NEWS

August 28, 2026
Sayer Zaland
Football, Top News

Afghanistan U-20 Continue Preparations for Asian Cup Qualifiers in Bahrain

Afghanistan’s U-20 national football team held fitness and strength training in Bahrain on Thursday as preparations continue for the 2027 AFC U-20 Asian Cup qualifiers. Bahrain | By Taieb...

August 28, 2026
Sayer Zaland
Olympics, Top News

Afghanistan Zurkhaneh Team Set for World Competition in Kyrgyzstan

Afghanistan’s two-member Zurkhaneh sports team is set to leave for Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Friday to compete in an international Pahlavani Zurkhaneh event. Kabul | By Sara Amiri Afghanistan’s two-member...

August 28, 2026
Sayer Zaland
Feature stories, News

Zurkhaneh and Traditional Wrestling Championship Begins in Kabul

A one-day Zurkhaneh sports and traditional wrestling championship featuring 160 athletes has begun in Kabul under the name of the Abdul Wali Ayoubi Cup. Kabul | By Sara Amiri...

August 27, 2026
Sayer Zaland
Feature stories, Football

Afghanistan Await AFC U17 Asian Cup Qualifiers Draw

Afghanistan will learn their opponents for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2027 qualifiers when the draw takes place at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur on Aug. 27....

August 26, 2026
Sayer Zaland
Feature stories, International

Fan Violence Leaves 17 Injured at Colombian Football Match

Violence between rival supporters of Independiente Santa Fe and América de Cali left 17 people injured and forced their Colombian league match at El Campín Stadium in Bogotá to...

August 25, 2026
Sayer Zaland
News, Olympics

Herat Wins UFC-Style Martial Arts Competition Featuring 160 Athletes

A one-day UFC-style martial arts competition featuring 160 athletes from nine provinces was held in Herat, with the host province finishing first. Farah secured second place and Badghis finished...

August 25, 2026
Sayer Zaland
Feature stories, Football

Afghanistan U-20 Football Team Departs for Asian Cup Qualifiers in Bahrain

Afghanistan’s 23-member U-20 national football team has departed for Bahrain to compete in the qualifiers for the 2027 AFC U-20 Asian Cup. Afghanistan will compete in Group D alongside...

August 25, 2026
Sayer Zaland
All Sports, Top News

Afghanistan Names 15-Member Squad for India Series

Afghanistan has named a 15-member squad for their upcoming series against India, with Ibrahim Zadran appointed captain. The Afghanistan Cricket Board has also named three reserve players for the...

August 25, 2026
Sayer Zaland
All Sports, Feature stories

Three APLT20 Franchises Sold as ‘Koh-E-Zafar’ Trophy Unveiled

Three Afghanistan Premier League T20 franchises have been sold, marking a major step in preparations for the competition. The franchise agreements were signed with their respective owners during a...

August 22, 2026
Sayer Zaland
Feature stories, Football

Afghanistan U-20 Beat Sarmiasht 5-1 in Final Warm-Up Before Asian Qualifiers

Afghanistan’s U-20 national football team defeated Sarmiasht 5-1 in a friendly match on Friday as preparations continue for the Asian qualifiers in Bahrain. The match was the national side’s...