The 10th edition of Afghanistan’s premier T20 league kicked off on July 19 at the Kabul International Stadium.
Featuring five regional franchises: Amo Sharks, Band‑e‑Amir Dragons, Boost Defenders, Mis‑Ainak Knights, and Speenghar Tigers. Defending champions are the Amo Sharks.
A tri-nation T20I series involving Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the UAE is in the works for October 2025 in the UAE, as part of preparation for the Asia Cup .
Separately, Afghanistan is slated to compete in the Asia Cup T20 in the UAE from September 9–28, 2025 .
In the 2024–25 Afghanistan Champions League, Abu Muslim FC claimed their first-ever title, ending the undefeated run of defending champs Attack Energy SC.
Ismail Kakar earned a silver medal in Kurash (a grappling sport) at an international competition in Paris representing Afghanistan.
In mixed martial arts, Mujtaba Panjshiri scored a knockout victory in Pakistan during the ETF event in Lahore on July 12 .
The ICC has formally launched initiatives to support displaced Afghan women cricketers, many of whom now live and play in Australia under the name Afghan Women’s XI. They recently received development programs, funding, and elite coaching through a new task force involving the ICC and cricket boards from Australia, India, and England .
These players had already held an exhibition match in Melbourne in January 2025. The ICC initiative now provides significant backing to help them return to international competition .
Additionally, FIFA has approved the formation of an Afghanistan women’s refugee football team, initiating a one-year pilot to assess longer-term viability. This move marks a landmark step amid Taliban-era bans on women’s sport at home .
| Sport/Event | Latest Update |
|---|---|
| Futsal (AFPL) | Final week drama: Zaitoon and Etihad victorious in Kabul |
| Shpageeza Cricket | 10th season underway with star regional teams competing |
| Cricket – International | Friendly tri-series with Pakistan and UAE planned; Asia Cup T20 in Sept 2025 |
| Football – Champions League | Abu Muslim FC crowned champions for the 2024–25 season |
| Kurash | Ismail Kakar silver at Paris event |
| MMA | Mujtaba Panjshiri KO victory in Pakistan |
| Women’s Cricket | ICC-backed support for Afghan Women’s XI in exile |
| Women’s Football | FIFA launches Afghan refugee team pilot |
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