KABUL, Afghanistan — Afghanistan’s under-17 football team claimed the 2024 CAFA Championship title after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Uzbekistan in the final match on Saturday.
According to the Afghanistan Football Federation, which is currently under Taliban control, the young Afghan team secured the championship with three wins and three clean sheets throughout the tournament, showcasing their strong defensive capabilities.
Afghanistan advanced to the final by defeating Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, setting the stage for their decisive match against Uzbekistan. The narrow 1-0 victory secured Afghanistan’s first-place finish, marking a significant achievement for the team in the Central Asian Football Association (CAFA) league.
The victory is a bright spot for Afghanistan amid challenging circumstances, demonstrating the resilience and talent of its young athletes on the regional stage.
