Afghanistan Football News

Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between India and Afghanistan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Football is an industry which can take you anywhere in the world - just ask these former Premier League icons who have ended up coaching in some...

India and Afghanistan played a goalless draw in a Group A match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers at Damac Stadium. The match was marked by...

Abha: Afghanistan held India to a goalless draw in a Group A match of the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and...

A SOLDIER who survived a Taliban siege in Afghanistan is offering thousands of pounds worth of flights, designer handbags and signed football...

Following a disappointing performance at the AFC Asian Cup, during which India suffered defeats in all three matches and were one of only two teams...

Kuala Lumpur: Qatar will be the team to beat when Group A of the Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC...

Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Afghanistan and India, including predictions, team news and possible...

During FIFA Matchday, one of the confederations that will see official activity is the AFC. Here you can watch which games and what dates and times...

Skipper Andy Balbirnie took charge in the run chase with an unbeaten half-century

WARNING, GRAPHIC CONTENT: The Taliban executed two men in an Afghani football stadium this week, with thousands packed in to watch the murderers be...

ANGRY armed forces veterans say they are being “left to rot” by Chelsea’s £2billion stadium plans. The Sir Oswald Stoll Mansions overlook...

Kohistani alleges he had ‘no choice' but to email match-fixer Keram and Kargar deny claims; Fifa yet to reopen investigation A former Afghanistan...

Before Charles Barkley was an NBA legend for entertained the masses as a broadcaster, he wowed fans as a standout at Auburn. That's a loyalty...

AFF chief Mohammad Yousef Kargar accused of corruption He has denied claims he ordered players to fix matches in 2008 Leading players from...

11 October 1937 – 21 October 2023The photographer who worked closely with Charlton to campaign against landmines recalls the football legend's...

The Refugee Council is welcoming those who fled the Taliban and providing legal advice on resettlement in the UK • Donate to our charity appeal...

FA president Mohammad Kargar accused over games in 2008 He denies claims and says people with agenda are targeting him Several former Afghanistan...

Dammam: A strong second half display saw Kuwait march to a 4-0 win over Afghanistan in Group A of the Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for...

Ashley Westwood started his career at Manchester United but is now overseeing Afghanistan's 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign.

Bhubaneswar: India will face a test of their credentials when they host Qatar in Group A of the Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the...

Al Rayyan: Four goals from Almoez Ali helped Qatar cruise 8-1 past Afghanistan in Group A of the Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the...

Doha: Qatar will begin their bid to qualify for the FIFA World Cup on merit for the first time when they kick off their Preliminary Joint...

Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Qatar and Afghanistan, including predictions, team news and possible...

In one of the more bizarre footballing stories of 2023, Ashley Westwood – who won the FA Youth Cup with Manchester United – has taken over as...

Former Sheffield Wednesday and Bradford City defender Ashley Westwood has been appointed manager of the Afghanistan national team.

Where's your happy place? Folks, I'll be honest. I've spent the past eight hours in Zoom training about Title IX in order to become a hearing panel...

Ashley Westwood left Sheffield Wednesday in 2003 and today he has been appointed as the new manager of Afghanistan. It looks like a thankless...

A former Manchester United youth player Ashley Westwood has been named manager of the Afghanistan national team. The surprise move comes amid...

November 8 – Players from Afghanistan's men's team are boycotting their World Cup qualifying match against Qatar over alleged poor treatment by the...

A former Manchester United starlet has has landed a shock new job as manager of the Afghanistan national team. Ashley Westwood progressed through...

The surprise move comes amid much unrest from within the squad's playing cohort, with eighteen players threatening to boycott their upcoming World...

Southend United midfielder Noor Husin is one of 18 players protesting against the way they have been treated by the country's football federation...

Afghanistan players to boycott World Cup qualifier over treatment by football federation

Players allege substandard treatment and corruption Letter sent to Fifa and Asian federation outlining complaints Most of the Afghanistan men's...

From the Somme to Afghanistan and Iraq, 500 works capture a century of warfare at the museum's new Blavatnik art, film and photography galleries....

WITH four billion pairs of eyes watching around the globe, if you were the man who had planned the funeral of Queen Elizabeth you would be forgiven...

Last weekend saw Dartford host Havant & Waterlooville at Bericote Powerhouse Princes Park. Noor Husin featured in our matchday programme that day....

FEARS of imminent terrorist attacks have gripped Europe as tensions flare across the continent amid Hamas’ bloody war with Israel. Just last...

FEARS of imminent terrorist attacks have gripped Europe as tensions flare across the continent amid Hamas’ bloody war with Israel. Just last night,...

AS one of the biggest names in football, it comes as no surprise that Lionel Messi has his own bodyguard. Meet Yassine Chueko – the bodyguard...

FOOTBALL fans have praised Lionel Messi’s bodyguard for giving a young fan an unforgettable matchday moment. Inter Miami missed out on a place the...

FOOTBALL fans have praised Lionel Messi’s bodyguard for giving a young fan an unforgettable matchday moment. Inter Miami missed out on a place...

Under fire and in the midst of death and destruction, Ukrainian photojournalist Mstyslav Chernov keeps the cameras rolling in this essential film...

Tashkent: Hong Kong, China and Afghanistan collected their first point after a 0-0 draw in their final AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Qatar 2024 Qualifiers...

Even though his brother is president of the Football Association, Prince Harry doesn't quite have the football skills to match. The Duke of Sussex...

Tashkent: Islamic Republic of Iran and Uzbekistan set-up an exciting battle for top spot following their impressive wins over Afghanistan and Hong...

Tashkent: Islamic Republic of Iran produced a sparkling display to defeat Afghanistan 4-0 in their AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Qatar 2024 Qualifiers Group E...

Tashkent: Islamic Republic of Iran and Uzbekistan look set to battle for the sole automatic ticket to the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Qatar 2024 Finals...

THERE was a major security breach at Inter Miami's latest game as Lionel Messi was grabbed by a pitch invader. However, the World Cup winner's...

Football must fight against gender discrimination, says the Nobel peace prize winner – or future generations of women will suffer The Women's World...

The bodyguard of Lionel Messi just went viral after a video surfaced during the U.S Open Cup semifinal between Inter Miami and FC Cincinnati. ...

With the #FIFAWWC coming to a close, it was an honour to have education activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai visit the Afghan...

'Giving up is not our thing,' says Fatima Yousufi, 21, captain of Afghanistan’s women’s football team

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers called on FIFA to recognize the exiled Afghanistan women's soccer team, in a letter sent to the sport's...

Members of West Dunbartonshire Council's licensing committee heard that the licensee of Aladdin Hot 4U had returned to Afghanistan after a family...

Our away kit for the coming season - on sale now! Inspired by our town, we will take our away kit on the road this season and wear it with...

There is one other nation in Australia this Women's World Cup -- Afghanistan. The team in exile wants action, not just words, from the likes of FIFA.

On Tuesday, the inaugural Hope Cup took place between the Afghan Women's Team and Football Empowerment in what was a celebration of football ahead...

No longer able to represent their country, the Afghan refugees struggle to adjust to a new life in an Australia now preparing to host the women's...

Barred from the World Cup, Fatima Yousufi's side will contest the Hope Cup in Melbourne while they wait for official recognition It may not be...

A David Beckham speech helped save a government minister's marriage after the Manchester United and England icon sent a message of support to those...

WHAT do Sir Lewis Hamilton, supermodel Naomi Campbell and England football legend Ray Parlour all have in common? They have all visited Rwanda,...

Meon Valley MP Flick Drummond has joined a campaign to ensure the Afghan women’s football team can compete in this year’s World Cup.

As well as watching the NZ team, Somaya Hassani is looking forward to seeing American superstar Alex Morgan.

Players hail from Sudan, Eritrea and Afghanistan to name a few and all have one thing in common - they're refugees and asylum seekers

Bangkok: As Afghanistan savoured their 2-1 defeat of Qatar in their final AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 Group B tie on Thursday, head coach...

Bangkok: Habibullah Hotak scored both goals as Afghanistan edged Qatar 2-1 to complete their AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 Group B campaign on a...

Bangkok: Qatar enter their final Group B match on Thursday against Afghanistan requiring both a win and a favour from leaders Korea Republic if...

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Infantino urged to support Afghan women on world stage Letter backs call made by Malala Yousafzai and Khalida Popal More than 100 parliamentarians...

Bangkok: Korea Republic last lifted the title 21 years ago and head coach Byun Sung-hwan believes his charges are capable of ending the wait...

Pathum Thani: Korea Republic flexed their muscles to defeat Afghanistan 4-0 in their AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 Group B tie at the Pathum...

Pathum Thani: Afghanistan are bracing for another tough test when they face Korea Republic on Matchday Two of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023...

Bangkok: Islamic Republic of Iran head coach Hossein Abdi was pleased with his side for overcoming a slow start to emerge triumphant against...

Bangkok: A commanding display from the Islamic Republic of Iran saw them get off to a winning start at the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 after...

Bangkok: Islamic Republic of Iran and Afghanistan are ready for their Central Asian showdown in Group B of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 at...

Crenshaw, a Navy Seal veteran, sustained serious eye injuries in a bomb blast in Afghanistan in 2012.

Bishkek: Mehdi Taremi starred with a hat-trick as Islamic Republic of Iran kicked off their 2023 CAFA Nations Cup Group B campaign with a 6-1...

A YOUNG man’s hand which was ‘degloved’ in a barbaric machine accident has been saved thanks to decades old technique. Anthony Seward was just 21...

Bishkek: Kyrgyz Republic defeated Afghanistan 1-0 in their CAFA Nations Cup 2023 Group B opener on Saturday.

Bishkek: Krygyz Republic defeated Afghanistan 1-0 in their CAFA Nations Cup 2023 Group B opener on Saturday.

A female footballer who fled the Taliban has talked about her experiences as a refugee and starting a new life in Harrogate in the build-up to...

Afghanistan National Team captain Fatima Yousufi admits to being a “very accidental” goalkeeper. Other girls at school roped her into first play...

IT MAY look like a regular Nando’s and Lidl, but this retail park was once the home of one of the Premier League’s top clubs. And it was even the...

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