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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 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 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 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...

August 20, 2026
Sayer Zaland
Football, Top News

Afghanistan U-20 Step Up Training Ahead of Asian Qualifiers in Bahrain

Afghanistan’s U-20 national football team is continuing preparations for the Asian qualifying competition in Bahrain under Iranian head coach Kourosh Barmak. The squad is focusing on physical conditioning, tactical...

August 13, 2026
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Ainomina Kandahar Defeat Toofan Herat 2-0 in U17 Champions League

Ainomina Kandahar secured a 2-0 victory over Toofan Herat in Week 8 of the Afghanistan U17 Champions League. Kandahar | ASJFNews Ainomina Kandahar defeated Toofan Herat 2-0 in Week...

August 13, 2026
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TITLE: UEFA Gives Historic Super Cup Appointment to Somali Referee Omar Artan After U.S. Entry Denial

Somali referee Omar Artan has made history as the first non-European official to referee the UEFA Super Cup after being denied entry to the United States ahead of the...

August 1, 2026
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FIFA Drops $20 Billion World Cup Investment Plan

FIFA has scrapped its proposed $20 billion World Cup investment plan after strong opposition from football confederations and member associations around the world. Zurich| By Sayer Zaland FIFA has...

August 1, 2026
Sayer Zaland
Football, Top News

Barcelona Open Preseason Amid Transfer Developments

Barcelona begin their 2026-27 preseason against Birmingham City as transfer activity continues, with Atlético Madrid challenging the club’s pursuit of Julián Álvarez. SPAIN | By Sayer Zaland FC Barcelona...

July 31, 2026
Sayer Zaland
Football, International

Franco Baresi Remembered for Three Memorable World Cup Campaigns

Italy legend Franco Baresi’s World Cup legacy spanned gold, bronze and silver across three unforgettable FIFA tournaments. GERMANY | By Sayer Zaland Italian football icon Franco Baresi is being...