Afghanistan, Aug. 29 -- Afghanistan's national football team will play its first Central Asian Championship match against Iran in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, aiming for a strong performance and regional recognition.

The Afghanistan national football team is set to play its first match in the Central Asian Championship against Iran today, Friday, in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.

According to the tournament schedule, the match will kick off at 4:30 p.m. local time at the central stadium in Dushanbe, drawing both excitement and anticipation.

Afghanistan is placed in Group B alongside Iran, Tajikistan, and India. Securing a positive result in their opening game could provide crucial motivation for the Afghanistan's players.

Many Afghans are hopeful that ...