SOCIETY — April 5, 2026
Afghanistan Football Federation to Hold Under-14 Talent Identification Competitions Across Six Zones
The Afghanistan Football Federation is launching under-14 talent identification competitions across six zones involving teams from 28 provinces, starting in Kandahar on 18 Hamal 1405 and Sar-e Pol on 20 Hamal 1405. Top performers will advance to the national team with expenses covered by the federation.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Afghanistan International — 2 min read
KABUL (Afghan Verified) -- The Afghanistan Football Federation is organizing talent identification football competitions for the under-14 age group across six zones, with selected teams from 28 provinces participating.
The events will kick off in the southwest zone, which includes teams from Kandahar, Helmand, Zabul and Daykundi provinces, in Kandahar city on 18 Hamal 1405. The north zone competitions, involving teams from Sar-e Pol, Balkh, Samangan, Jowzjan and Faryab provinces, are scheduled to begin in Sar-e Pol province on 20 Hamal 1405.
Competitions will continue in the northeast, southeast, west and central zones. Zone champions will advance to a second stage, where the six top teams will compete to determine the final champion.
The initiative aims to identify talented players for the Afghanistan under-14 national team. The federation will cover all costs for the selected players invited to join the national squad.
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