Haqqani meets U-17 futsal champions, urges adherence to ‘Islamic and Afghan values’
“The entire nation celebrated this victory in full unity,” Haqqani said, according to the statement.
“The entire nation celebrated this victory in full unity,” Haqqani said, according to the statement.
With this win, Afghanistan leads the series 2–0. The final T20 is set to be played later this week.
Despite Iran dominating possession with 54% of the ball and registering 17 shots, the Afghan side made the most of.
The two teams have shown exceptional offensive power throughout the tournament.
Abdullah Ahmadzai also played a crucial role with the ball, claiming 2 wickets for 20 runs and assisting in a.
Qadiri defeated opponents from Kyrgyzstan, the United Arab Emirates, and China to reach the final.
Afghan fighters began their matches on October 27 and are competing in the K-1 style category.
The win marks Afghanistan’s third consecutive victory in the tournament, having already bested Nepal and the Maldives in earlier rounds.
In jiu-jitsu, Abdul Raziq Kohi (56kg) and Hadi Rezai (62kg) will compete on behalf of the national team.
Sunday’s matchup is expected to decide the top seed in Group B, with both teams strong contenders for qualification.