DID Press: Afghanistan U20 national football team will begin its campaign today against Turkmenistan in the opening match of the Central Asian Football Association (CAFA) U20 Championship, hosted in Tajikistan.
According to the official schedule published by the Central Asian Football Association (CAFA), the U20 regional championship features participating teams from Afghanistan, Iran, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Turkmenistan.
The match is set to kick off at 12:00 PM Afghanistan time and will be played as part of the group stage in Tajikistan.
The fixture carries significant importance for both sides, as the result could strongly influence qualification to the next rounds of the tournament. Afghanistan U20 national football team enters the competition aiming to gain international experience and improve regional performance, while Turkmenistan U20 national football team seeks a strong start with a competitive squad.