Afghanistan National Football Team Departs Myanmar for Saudi Arabia Match Against Syria
Afghanistan's national football team has departed Myanmar for Saudi Arabia, traveling via Thailand and the United Arab Emirates, ahead of a ceremonial match against Syria.
The team is expected to arrive around noon on Saturday. The match is scheduled for Hamal 11, 1405, which falls on a Tuesday, at 23:45 Afghanistan time.
The upcoming game follows recent losses for Afghanistan in Group Five qualifiers. The team suffered a one-goal defeat to Syria in the first leg and lost 2-1 to Myanmar in the return match.
Afghanistan fielded a young squad in these encounters due to a boycott by experienced players.
Syria leads Group Five with 15 points and has secured qualification. Myanmar holds second place with 9 points, while Afghanistan is third with 2 points, tied with Pakistan.
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