Afghanistan - fixtures, team info and top players

Afghanistan is the men's national football team, currently ranked #162 in the FIFA World Rankings based in Kabul, playing their home matches at Ghazi Stadium. Follow Afghanistan on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, squad information, transfer news, and comprehensive performance analytics.

Amredin Sharifi leads Afghanistan's scoring in league play with 1 goal this season. Rahmat Akbari has contributed 1, while Sharif Mukhammad has added 1.

Mustafa Azadzoy is the chief creator for Afghanistan in league play with 1 assist this season.

Afghanistan have been in mixed form recently, winning 0 of their last 4 matches (0% win rate). They have scored 2 goals and conceded 4 during this period. Overall, finding the net has proven difficult. In the Asian Cup Qualification Round 3 Grp. E, their recent results include a 1-2 loss to Myanmar, a 0-1 loss to Syria, a 0-0 draw with Pakistan, and a 1-1 draw with Pakistan.

Recent results for Afghanistan:

• March 25, 2025: Asian Cup Qualification Round 3 Grp. E - 1-2 loss at Myanmar
• June 10, 2025: Asian Cup Qualification Round 3 Grp. E - 0-1 loss vs Syria
• October 9, 2025: Asian Cup Qualification Round 3 Grp. E - 0-0 draw at Pakistan
• October 14, 2025: Asian Cup Qualification Round 3 Grp. E - 1-1 draw vs Pakistan

Upcoming fixtures for Afghanistan:

• March 26, 2026: Asian Cup Qualification Round 3 Grp. E - vs Myanmar
• March 31, 2026: Asian Cup Qualification Round 3 Grp. E - at Syria

Afghanistan currently sits in 4th place in the Asian Cup Qualification Playoff (Asian Cup Qualification Round 3 Grp. E) with 2 points from 4 matches (0W 2D 2L).

Afghanistan's squad consists of 26 players. Goalkeepers: Faisal Saeed Khil (Afghanistan), Keyvan Mottaghian (Afghanistan), Ovays Azizi (Ariana FC), Golali Rahimi (Afghanistan). Defenders: Mahboob Hanifi (Afghanistan), Zohib Amiri (AS Blainville). Midfielders: Amid Arezou (Arendal Fotball), Habibulla Askar (Afghanistan), Omid Popalzay (Afghanistan), Rahmat Akbari (Afghanistan), Sharif Mukhammad (Afghanistan), Siar Sadat (Afghanistan), Taufee Skandari (Rukkas FC), Yama Sherzad (Thun II), Zelfy Nazary (Olympic FC), Bilal Arezou (Afghanistan), Jamshed Asekzai (Lunds BK). Forwards: Fareed Sadat (Bhayangkara Presisi Indonesia FC), Jabar Sharza (Ariana FC), Mosawer Ahadi (JäPS), Najim Haidary (Afghanistan), Omid Musawi (Afghanistan), Sayeed Hussaini (Afghanistan), Sayed Fatemi (Afghanistan), Hossein Zamani (Afghanistan), Mohammad Rahimi (Afghanistan).

Vincenzo Alberto Annese is the current head coach of Afghanistan. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 0% win rate across 3 matches, averaging 0.67 points per game.

Notable previous managers include Ashley Westwood managed the club for one season, recording 1 win from 6 matches (17% win rate). Abdullah Al Mutairi managed the club for one season, recording 2 wins from 2 matches (100% win rate). Other former coaches include Anoush Dastgir, and Petar Segrt.

Afghanistan plays their home matches at Ghazi Stadium in Kabul, which has a capacity of 25,000.

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