Afghan Futsal Goalkeeper Mohammad Javad Safari Confident in Iran League After National Team Experience
Mohammad Javad Safari, the primary goalkeeper for Afghanistan's national futsal team and a player for Iran's Giti Pasand Isfahan, stated that his experience with the national team and World Cup competitions means he has no fear of playing in Iran's Premier Futsal League.
Safari, who won the Iranian league title with Giti Pasand last season, started as the main goalkeeper in their 23rd-week match against table leaders Mes Sôngon. Baqer Mohammadi, Iran's national team goalkeeper, was also on the roster, but Safari protected the goal effectively while providing an assist to teammate Saeed Ahmad Abbasi.
Giti Pasand won 6-2, reclaiming the top position with 56 points. Safari's performance was described by Futsal News Base as "flawless and admirable."
He thanked Giti Pasand's coaching staff and teammates, especially Baqer Mohammadi for his encouragement and support. With three matches left in the season, Safari said each feels like a final as the team defends its championship.
On Afghanistan's performance at the 2026 Asian Futsal Championship, Safari said the Khorsan Lions started well, but losses to Iran and Japan did not diminish the team's value. He added that the players will use these experiences to compete strongly in World Cup qualifiers.
Safari emphasized that Afghan players' participation in Iran's top futsal league benefits the sport's growth in Afghanistan, crediting the league and Iranian officials for their effective role in its progress.
Know more about this story?
If you have additional information or believe something is inaccurate, let us know. Your tips help us stay accurate.
Sources (1)
More in Culture
Deputy Culture Minister Visits Historical Machin Khana Site in Kabul
International Traditional Wrestling Festival Concludes in Afghanistan
RTA Dari Program Metadata Lists Episode 112 of Darecha
Three-Day 50-Over Cricket Series Between Logar and Paktia Begins in Pul-e-Alam
ReliableDeputy Culture Minister Visits Historical Machin Khana Site in Kabul
Deputy Minister of Culture and Arts Mawlawi Atiqullah Azizi visited Kabul’s historical Machin Khana site to review new exhibitions, a military weapons museum, and a youth-built city model developed with the Aga Khan Cultural Foundation. He emphasized the importance of preserving historical landmarks as vital components of national identity.
ReliableInternational Traditional Wrestling Festival Concludes in Afghanistan
An international traditional wrestling festival concluded in Afghanistan after three days of competition, featuring 160 athletes from seven countries across Kurash, Rustam, and belt wrestling disciplines. Sports officials praised the event as a significant achievement for the country's athletic sector.
UnverifiedRTA Dari Program Metadata Lists Episode 112 of Darecha
The provided source contains only broadcast metadata for Episode 112 of the RTA Dari program "Darecha," with no accompanying article text or verifiable news content available for review.
ReliableThree-Day 50-Over Cricket Series Between Logar and Paktia Begins in Pul-e-Alam
A three-day 50-over cricket series between the Logar and Paktia provincial teams has begun at the Pul-e-Alam cricket ground. Officials from both provinces highlighted the tournament as a key initiative for fostering inter-provincial sports cooperation and developing domestic cricket.