SOCIETY — June 17, 2026
Southwest Zone-Level Football Tournament Begins in Helmand
Kandahar defeated Ghazni one-nil in the opening match of the five-day event, which is organized with support from the provincial sports directorate, the National Football Federation and Etisalat. Athletes and fans welcomed the tournament and voiced hopes for continued programs to develop youth talent.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Bakhtar News — 2 min read
A southwest zone-level football tournament has begun at the central stadium in Helmand province. The event is organized by the Helmand Provincial Directorate of Physical Education and Sports in cooperation with the National Football Federation and receives sponsorship from Etisalat.
Teams from Uruzgan, Ghazni, Zabul, Kandahar, and Helmand are participating. Kandahar defeated Ghazni by a score of one goal to nil in the opening match.
The tournament is scheduled to last five days and aims to select the strongest zonal team for national competitions. Athletes and fans have welcomed the event and expressed hopes that sports programs will continue in order to develop youth talent.
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