Afghans lose to India

April 1st, 2006 | By: Afshin Afshar | 2 Comments »

I have officially adopted the Afghan National Team as my favorites in the AFC Challenge Cup! Why? Because in the 80s when I was going to college (I am dating myself now!), I lived in an area of Queens, NY where many Afghan families came to live. Most were running away from the war with Soviets which devastated their country. I made many Afghan friends from whom I have many good memories. I don’t know where most of them are now, but here is my way of honoring those friends.

Okay, enough sentimental stuff, let’s get back to football!

My adopted team played a gallant game against India and had two golden opportunities to score, but they were beaten 2:0.

Next in line is Chinese Taipei. Come on bacheha (boys), lets do it this time

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Tags: AFF, Afghanistan, Afghanistan Football Federation, Asian Challenge Cup, India, Iran

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By Afghans get their first point - FIFA World Cup 2006 - Iran World Cup Team Blog | April 3rd, 2006 at 12:26 pm

[...] My adopted team did better in their second match in the AFC Challenge Cup. They tied Chinese Taipei 2:2. They should have done much better as they took a 2:0 lead, but could not hold on for the win. That’s alright though, progress comes in slow steps. [...]

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By wahid ur rahman mojaddidi | July 3rd, 2007 at 1:28 pm

I think if Afghanistan soccer team is supported,it will have a bright future and will be the best in Asia.Becaus they are very hard working and talented.
Wahid ur Rahman Mojaddidi
Kabul,Afghanistan

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