CULTURE — April 9, 2026
Afghanistan U-17 Football Team to Face Uzbekistan in CAFA Championship
Afghanistan's U-17 football team will play Uzbekistan on Wednesday in the CAFA Championship, part of the 2026 Asian Championship qualifiers, after losing to Kyrgyzstan and drawing with Turkmenistan. The match starts at 4:30 p.m. Afghanistan time in Uzbekistan.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Pajhwok — 2 min read
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.
Read the original reporting at Pajhwok →
Reliability assessment
Single source (Pajhwok) provides direct attribution to Afghanistan Football Federation announcement with concrete, checkable details including specific match time, location, tournament context, and prior results.
The source language reads straight.
Across the newsrooms
Filed by
Pajhwok
Originating
Reported straight
Reported straight
Filed under
Culture — Afghanistan U-17 football team, CAFA Championship, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan Football Federation
Spotted an error or have more on this story? Tip the desk on Telegram → or WhatsApp →.
Reader supported
Keep Ehtebar running
Every published story uses paid tools to translate reporting, compare sources, extract claims, and produce a clearer read on Afghanistan. Reader support helps keep that work independent.
€5
helps cover daily verification runs
€15
supports a week of source comparison
€50
keeps independent analysis moving
