After a thrilling three-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in their opening match of the Asian Youth Cup, Afghanistan’s A cricket team is gearing up to face Bangladesh in a pivotal Twenty20 encounter. With a strong morale boost and the stakes high, this match in Doha could be crucial for both teams’ advancement in the tournament.
Monday, 17 November , 2025
Majid Mortazaei, head coach of the Afghanistan national futsal team, asserts significant progress in Afghan futsal, crediting Iran’s support. Despite facing tough competition in the Islamic Solidarity Games and discriminatory laws, he believes Afghanistan can challenge top teams in the Asian Cup with the right changes in training and support.
Sunday, 16 November , 2025
Mohammad Yousuf Jahangir has made history for Afghanistan by winning the gold medal in the over 70 kg Muay Thai category at the Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, marking a significant milestone as he becomes the first Afghan athlete to achieve this feat.
Saturday, 15 November , 2025
In a strong display, Afghanistan’s national cricket team ‘A’ defeated Qatar by 20 runs in their second practice match in Doha, setting the stage for their upcoming participation in the Asian Youth Cup. With a target of 156 runs, Afghanistan’s victory comes ahead of their next encounter with Qatar, as they gear up for the tournament starting on November 14.
Tuesday, 11 November , 2025
In a remarkable upset, Afghanistan’s under-17 futsal national team triumphed over Iran 2-1 to secure their first Asian championship title in Bahrain, showcasing their skill and determination on the international stage. This victory marks a historic milestone for Afghan futsal and serves as an inspiration for future athletes in the country.
Saturday, 1 November , 2025
In a shocking turn of events, Afghan mixed martial arts star Nasrat Haqparast was knocked out by Australian Koylan Salclid in the first round during their recent UFC bout in Abu Dhabi. The heavy strike left Haqparast unconscious for several minutes, drawing gasps and silence from the audience, and marking a bitter moment in his career.
Sunday, 26 October , 2025
Human Rights Watch has called for the sanctioning of Afghanistan’s national cricket team, linking this issue to the Taliban’s policies of denying women access to sports and education.
Thursday, 16 January , 2025
Afghanistan’s national futsal team secured their spot in the 2024 Futsal World Cup after defeating Kyrgyzstan 5-3 in the Asian Nations Cup playoff final.
Saturday, 8 June , 2024
Afghanistan’s national futsal team has risen by two places in the latest global rankings.
Friday, 20 October , 2023
Some female athletes claim that the Taliban have prevented them from entering and playing in some women’s stadiums in Kabul.
Monday, 6 June , 2022
The Afghanistan Football Federation president, Keramuudin Karim, has denied allegations he sexually and physically abused members of the women’s national team.
Tuesday, 1 January , 2019
In post-Taliban Afghanistan, the women’s football team was hailed globally as a symbol of the new freedoms enjoyed by the country’s women.
Tuesday, 4 December , 2018
Football’s world governing body FIFA is looking into claims of sexual and physical abuse on the Afghanistan national women’s team, it confirmed in a statement yesterday.
Sunday, 2 December , 2018