SOCIETY — May 9, 2026
North East Zone Football Championship Begins in Kunduz
The North East Zone Football Championship League has launched in Kunduz, featuring teams from five provinces to promote youth sports.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Bakhtar News — 2 min read

The North East Zone Football Championship League has officially commenced at the Spinzar Sports Stadium in Kunduz province. The tournament is scheduled to take place over the course of one week, bringing together football teams from across the region.
According to the Department of Olympics, Physical Education and Sports, the championship features participating teams from five provinces: Badakhshan, Bamyan, Takhar, Baghlan, and Kunduz. The department stated that the primary objectives of the league are to promote the sport of football and to strengthen sporting ties and cooperation among the youth in these provinces.
The competition began with an opening match between Hedayat Baghlan and Band-e-Amir Bamyan. The match ended in a one-to-one draw, with both teams scoring a single goal. The tournament will continue at the Spinzar Sports Stadium as the teams from the five participating provinces compete for the title over the coming days.
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