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October 5, 2025
Sayer Zaland
Feature stories, Feature stories, Football, International, Top News

Exiled and Erased: The Women Who Would Not Vanish

This column reflects on the erasure of Afghan women’s football under Taliban rule, portraying exiled athletes who continue to play in defiance. It highlights resilience, identity, and hope through...

October 2, 2025
Sayer Zaland
Feature stories, Feature stories, Top News

Afghanistan Set Sights on World Cup 2026

Photo Caption: Rashid Khan speaks to the media in Dubai ahead of Afghanistan’s T20I series, stressing preparation over short-term results. By Sayer Zaland Dubai: Ahead of Afghanistan’s upcoming T20I...

September 23, 2025
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Afghanistan Preparation Ahead of Central Asia Championship

18 Players Shortlisted for Afghanistan Volleyball Team Ahead of Central Asia Championship Eighteen athletes advance to the next training phase as Afghanistan prepares for the regional tournament. Photo credit:...

September 22, 2025
Sayer Zaland
Feature stories, Feature stories, Football, International, Top News

Dembélé Crowned 2025 Ballon d’Or

Dembélé Crowned 2025 Ballon d’Or Winner After Stunning PSG Season This victory cements Dembélé’s place among football’s elite and marks a career-defining moment for the PSG star. By Sayer...

September 20, 2025
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Afghan Futsal Side Starts with 10–1 Win

Yangon, Myanmar – ASJF News The Afghanistan national futsal team made a stunning start to the AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers, thrashing the Maldives 10–1 in their opening...

August 13, 2025
Sayer Zaland
Feature stories, Football, National

The Boy from Badghis: A Single Video and the Enduring Hope of Afghan Sport

From dust to dreams, Mohammad Usman Atif’s journey in three frames: the viral moment on a dusty field in Badghis, the artistic tribute that inspired a nation, and his...