Afghanistan U-17 Football Team to Face Uzbekistan in CAFA Championship
Afghanistan's national under-17 football team is set to face Uzbekistan in the Central Asian Football Association (CAFA) Championship on Wednesday.
The match, which is part of the qualifying competitions for the 2026 Asian Championship, kicks off at 4:30 p.m. Afghanistan time in Uzbekistan. The Afghanistan Football Federation announced the details of the fixture.
Afghanistan has recorded one loss and one draw so far in the tournament. The team lost its opening game to Kyrgyzstan and drew the second match against Turkmenistan.
The CAFA Championship includes teams from Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan. The competition serves as a platform for regional under-17 sides to qualify for broader Asian events.
This upcoming clash represents a key opportunity for Afghanistan to improve its standing after the mixed results from the initial games. Fans in Afghanistan can follow the match live starting at the specified time.
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