CULTURE — March 30, 2026
Schedule Announced for Afghanistan Under-17 Football Team in Central Asia Championship
The schedule for Afghanistan's Under-17 football team in the Central Asia Championship has been announced, featuring matches against Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan at Dustlik Stadium in Tashkent. Afghanistan, the 2024 champions, is preparing in Kabul under coach Ali-Ahmad Yarzada, with Tajikistan as the defending titleholder.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Afghanistan International — 2 min read
The schedule has been announced for Afghanistan's Under-17 national football team in the Central Asia Under-17 Championship.
Afghanistan will play Kyrgyzstan on Monday, 17 Hamal 1405, Turkmenistan on Tuesday, 18 Hamal 1405, Tajikistan on Thursday, 20 Hamal 1405, and Uzbekistan on Saturday, 22 Hamal 1405.
The tournament, which includes five teams, will take place at Dustlik Stadium in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Afghanistan, the champions from 2024, is currently preparing in Kabul under head coach Ali-Ahmad Yarzada.
Iran is not participating this year, down from six teams in previous editions. Tajikistan enters as the defending champion.
Only players born on or after 11 Jadi 1388 are eligible to compete.
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