SOCIETY — June 13, 2026
Football Tournament at the Southeast Zone Level Begins in Nangarhar
Khost Ariana defeated Maidan Wardak Zewlat 9-0 in the opening match at the central stadium in Jalalabad. The two-week event features teams from six provinces and aims to select the Southeast Zone's top team for Afghanistan's Premier League.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Bakhtar News — 2 min read
A Southeast Zone-level football tournament has started in Nangarhar. The tournament is organized by the Physical Education and Sports Directorate in Nangarhar province along with the National Football Federation. It is taking place at the central stadium located in Jalalabad.
Teams representing Khost, Maidan Wardak, Laghman, Nuristan, Paktia, and Nangarhar are participating in this event. The competition serves as a platform for identifying the strongest team from the Southeast Zone.
In the first match of the tournament, Khost Ariana defeated Maidan Wardak Zewlat with a score of 9-0. This result sets the tone for the upcoming games in the series.
The goal of the tournament is to choose the top team from the zone to proceed to the following stage in Afghanistan's Premier League. The entire event is scheduled to continue for about two weeks.
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